National Electric Motor Services (NEMS) will deliver a $1 million project to establish an OEM-aligned repair and testing facility for wind turbine generators in Western Australia.
Based in Malaga, Perth, the facility is set to strengthen Western Australia’s wind energy supply chain by establishing advanced manufacturing capability for the repair, overhaul, and testing of large wind turbine generators thanks to backing from the Western Australian Government and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).
Related article: Aussie firm buys robotic bug that inspects turbine blades
It will reduce the reliance on international service providers and significantly improve turnaround times for wind farm operators who currently need to send generator components overseas for repair.
NEMS has secured formal approval from a global wind energy component supplier to deliver after-sales support in Western Australia and is the state’s only authorised service centre for ELIN Motoren, positioning the project as a strategically important and differentiated value proposition within the local market.
NEMS managing director Damir Kuduzovic said, “This project through the support from the Western Australian Government and AMGC will enable our company to expand its breadth of capabilities and the accreditations required to work with larger electric generators from global wind infrastructure providers.
“This project is about growing our business and ensuring that we have a diversified operation that is well placed to support the aspirations of Western Australia and the job opportunities renewable energy presents now and into the future.”
Related article: Locals get meet and greet with wind turbine blade
Administered by AMGC, the NEMS project is the fifth business to receive co-investment through the $8 million Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, launched in late 2024. Previous projects have supported the diversification of existing manufacturers into wind tower anchor cage production, transition flange manufacturing and refurbishment, bearing inspection and maintenance, and electric motor coil winding.
