Our History

Gael Energy, founded in 2015 by Managing Director Hamish Campbell, began as a passion project to combine his love of engineering with the burgeoning wind energy sector.

Now in 2024 with over 400 wind turbines maintained throughout the nation, Gael Energy has experienced tremendous growth, operating from three nation-wide bases, continuously investing and developing our team of professionals and covering all sectors of the wind industry.

2015

Gael Energy is Founded to Support the Sub-100kw Operations and Maintenance Market

Founded in 2015 by Hamish Campbell, Gael Energy began as a passion project to merge his love of engineering with the burgeoning wind energy sector. Recognising the under-supported small wind O&M market, he began establishing relationships with major manufacturers in the sub-100kw segment, offering top-quality engineering services.

2016

Gael Energy Secures Major C&F Turbine Maintenance Contract in the West Coast and Western Isles of Scotland

Hamish made the decision to leave his offshore career, fully devoting his time to Gael Energy. This significant decision coincided with the company's success in securing a contract to oversee the maintenance of 62 C&F wind turbines situated along the West Coast and Western Isles of Scotland.

Over the next four years, Gael Energy was based in Invergordon and functioned as a dynamic team of two.

2020

Gael Energy Achieves a Major Milestone by Securing O&M Contracts for 34 Harbon Wind Turbines Across the UK

Following the administration of Harbon Wind Turbines, Gael Energy established capabilities to maintain Harbon turbines and achieved a major milestone by securing O&M contracts for all 34 turbines scattered across the UK.

To support the expansion, Gael Energy established a secondary base in Aberdeenshire at Toux Farm, Mintlaw, adding 4 to the team.

2021

Gael Energy Is Acquired by Inverness-Based GEG Capital and Expands Strategically with the Opening of the Dumfries Depot

Gael Energy was acquired by Inverness-based GEG Capital, allowing the company to expand into a more diverse range of deliverable services and bolster skill set.

Strategically located in the heart of the Dumfries and Galloway region, Gael Energy also opened a service base in Dalbeattie, employing two engineers to provide fast access to wind farms in South Scotland and North England.

2022

Gael Energy Receives an Invitation to Tender, Makes Their Debut in Major Component Works, and Achieves Triple ISO Standards with DNV Certification

A significant milestone was marked by receiving an invitation to tender for an Operations and Maintenance contract and a major framework agreement from a prominent wind farm owner. This represented Gael’s first step into the world of large-scale wind farm operations.

At Novar Estate, Gael Energy also achieved a major milestone by replacing the slew ring of a 23-year-old Bonus 600 wind turbine for Ventient Energy, marking their debut in major component works for a significant commercial client.

Furthermore, Gael Energy achieved triple ISO certification from DNV, meeting the standards of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, with the scope of: Provision of wind turbine maintenance and repair including overhauls, upgrades, remote monitoring and inspection and testing services.

2023

Gael Energy Relocates Headquarters and Forms Strategic Alliance with Major Dutch Renewables Maintenance Operator

Gael Energy strategically relocated its headquarters from Invergordon to Evanton, whilst still having access to large laydown areas at the Port of Cromarty Firth and Port of Nigg to accommodate major components such as blades and towers. The new location boasts a fully equipped workshop capable of complete turbine overhauls, slew system repairs, pitch system repairs, blade repairs, gearbox repairs and more.

The relocation was followed by Gael Energy signing a Memorandum of Agreement with Netherlands-based Rengineers. This move saw the companies expand their capabilities in the lucrative O&M market, servicing the vast UK network of onshore wind turbines across a range of different technologies. The strategic alliance saw North of Scotland-based Gael Energy supporting Rengineers in the rollout of their unique, insurance-backed 'Garant' maintenance contract to wind farm operators across the country.

2024

Gael Energy Relocates in Aberdeenshire to Improve Operations and Support Continued Growth

To enhance Gael Energy's capacity for C&F and other wind turbine repairs and upgrades, the team in Aberdeenshire relocated from Mintlaw to Newburgh. The new facility, located just 20 minutes north of Aberdeen by car, includes a large workshop, specialised areas for clean electrical work, and a garage and yard with extensive storage capacity for parts and machinery maintenance.

Gael Energy successfully completed a highly challenging project for Nadara at Lambrigg, near Kendal in England, where they acted as both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor. The project involved replacing a damaged and worn yaw ring on a Bonus 1.3 turbine. Additionally, Gael Energy carried out a complex project for Eneco UK, dismantling a defective SGRE 3MW turbine at Lochluichart Wind Farm in the Highlands.

Gael Energy also secured its first significant onshore wind framework agreement, marking the highest-value contract in the company’s history. The four-year agreement, covering all of Scotland, will see Gael Energy provide major component maintenance, repair, and installation services for a leading player in the renewables sector.