Bonus Energy Training
DWPA offer targeted training programs for legacy Bonus Energy turbines, designed to support technicians, maintenance teams, diagnostics engineers, operations staff, and technical leaders in extending the reliability and service life.
Bonus Energy Legacy and Importance
Bonus Energy (Denmark) was a well-known turbine manufacturer until its acquisition by Siemens (now SGRE) in 2004.
Even though Bonus is no longer active as an independent brand, many of its turbines remain in operation across wind farms globally.
As these machines age and often operate with legacy control systems, proper training is critical – not only to maintain performance and reliability, but also to ensure safe and compliant operations in an evolving technical landscape.
We combine theory, hands-on practice, and diagnostic insight in our trainings that is not just informational, but directly applicable in the field.
“Legacy equipment demands modern training. We teach not just how, but why – so your team can adapt even when spare parts or documentation are scarce.”
Supported Bonus Turbine Models and Systems
We support training for many of the classic Bonus turbine models still in service, including (but not limited to):
- Bonus B19/120, B23/150, B24/150, B30/150
- Bonus B31/300, B33/300, B35/450, B37/450
- Bonus B41/600, B44/600, B54/1000, B62/1300, B76/2000, B82/2300 (highest rated)
If your specific Bonus model is not listed, we can create a custom module to cover its unique control and system characteristics.
Delivery, Certification, and Flexibility
Hands‐on exposure in real turbines or mock-up assemblies (where available) helps reinforce theory with practical familiarity.
Modular and scalable – Select only the modules relevant to your team or opt for a comprehensive, full-track training program.
Assessments and certification at the end of modules to validate participant competence before returning to field roles.
Blended delivery (in-person, virtual, hybrid) to accommodate travel, logistics, and cost constraints.
Refresher training and ongoing support – especially critical on legacy fleets where documentation may be sparse and field staff turnover high.
Modular training structure for Bonus Turbine Systems
At Danish Wind Power Academy, we organize our training offerings in modular levels — each designed to progressively deepen participants’ understanding and field competence in Bonus turbine systems. This structure ensures that every participant, from new technicians to experienced engineers and asset managers, can build skills relevant to their role and experience level.
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Focus and content
Target participants
Format and duration
Bonus Systems Overview
Basic introduction to turbine subsystems: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, control logic, safety
New technicians, and staff new to Bonus systems
2–3 days, classroom / virtual
Bonus Platform Theory
Detailed study of Bonus control systems, converters, protection, wiring diagrams, signal flow
Maintenance engineers, field leads
3–4 days, theory + workshops
Preventive Maintenance and Scheduled Tasks
Routine inspections, lubrication, routine checks, component life limits, safety protocols
Technicians performing scheduled servicing
In‐turbine / mock setup practical sessions
Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
Interpreting error codes, root cause analysis, system logs, testing subsystems
Senior technicians, diagnostic and technical support
Hands-on on actual or representative Bonus units
Quality Inspections and Audits (IQI/MQI)
Auditing maintenance tasks, checking quality, compliance, deviations
Supervisors, QA / QC, technical leads
Mixed classroom + field inspection walks
Asset Health and Life Extension
Degradation analysis, failure mode studies, predictive maintenance strategies for legacy systems
Asset managers, reliability engineers, technical leadership
Case studies, classroom sessions
Task Level Modules
Specialized modules (e.g. pitch systems, yaw systems, converter replacement, SCADA connectivity)
Specialists and role-based staff
Short, focused onsite modules
On-Site / In-Farm Training
Field guidance, turbine tours, safety procedures, live fault handling, TSO Turbine Safe Operations
All field technicians and engineers
Delivered at your wind farm or representative turbine setup
Training Programs for Bonus Turbines
We take a 360° approach to operational training and have designed a range of programs to support the development of wind turbine technicians as well as off-site supporting resources and operational leadership teams to support a holistic understanding of the issues which drive operational performance.
Competency Assessment
What: Our assessment tool gives an advantage in understanding the level of the participants. This ensures that participants are attending classes and training sessions that are appropriate for their skill level, avoiding wasted time in sessions that may not be beneficial to them. And allows for more effective scheduling of daily operations.
The Assessment will clarify your current knowledge and competency gap and enable you to make informed choices when deciding what training will be needed.
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Advanced Component Theory
What: This class is designed to provide you with critical knowledge of generic wind turbine systems and sub-systems to component level, including an introduction to technical documentation such as electrical schematic diagrams and hydraulic diagrams. It is delivered over 5 days with both individual and group interactive exercises with a formal assessment at the end of the class.
Who should attend: Any who have requirements to understand the technical aspects of wind turbine technology
Delivery Options: This class can be delivered either in-person or via the distance learning online method.
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Technical Sprints
What: Technical Sprints are designed to enhance your theoretical knowledge within one of the following topics: Controls, Hydraulics, Mechanicals, Gearbox and Electrics.
Who should attend: Technical sprints have been developed following our assessment, where we test in five different subjects: Controls, Electrics, Gearbox, Hydraulics, and Mechanicals. Suppose the assessment indicates a lack of knowledge in one or more of these subjects but high scores in others. In that case, we suggest our technical sprints instead of undergoing an entire Advanced Component Theory Training.
Delivery Options: This class is delivered via the distance learning online method.
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Advanced Platform Theory
What: This is an advanced wind turbine type-specific theory class designed to provide a deep awareness of all turbine systems and sub-systems and provides a solid foundation to support core maintenance activities and the development towards advanced troubleshooting technician status. The class is an intensive theory based class delivered over 5 days with many individual and group exercises built in to ensure that participants emerge with a deep understanding of the technology and associated systems that they are required to support.
Actual performance and fault data is used to provide real life examples and each class is tailored to participant group and any specific aspects associated with their company to enhance the learning experience.
Who Should Attend: Existing Technicians or experienced technical support staff with a requirement to fully understand the key turbine systems and sub-systems and modes of failure.
Delivery Options: this course can be delivered in-person or via the online Distance Learning method.
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Wind Turbine Maintenance Training
What: This turbine-specific course is designed to ensure that participants understand not only WHAT scheduled (preventative) maintenance tasks to undertake but WHY they need to be undertaken. It is recommended that this course is undertaken after the Wind Turbine Theory (Advanced) course to ensure sufficient underpinning knowledge
Who should attend: Technicians engaged in the delivery of scheduled (preventative) maintenance activities and any other resources involvement in the supervision of maintenance activities or the technical support of maintenance activities
Delivery Options: This course is delivered in-person within a wind turbine type that your participants will be maintaining
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Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Training
What: This class builds on the turbine specific theory delivered during the Wind Turbine Theory class and is focused on developing a deep understanding of Troubleshooting methodologies and allowing the participants to develop sustainable techniques to support troubleshooting in all scenarios.
Who Should attend: Technicians who will be involved in Advanced troubleshooting activities and any off-site technical support resources directly involved in providing technical support for field-based technicians
Delivery Options: This course is delivered in-person within the specific turbine type that your troubleshooting activity will be carried out on.
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Maintenance Quality Inspection Training (MQI)
What: This class is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the importance of preventative maintenance activities, and to allow your staff to assess the quality of preventative maintenance being undertaken on your assets. This class focusses on providing a deep understanding of ‘Why’ each preventative maintenance activity is undertaken, and the implications of these activities not being undertaken to the correct level of quality
Who should attend: Any resources involved in the management or supervision of wind turbine maintenance activities. Off-site technical support resources would also benefit from attending this class to gain a firm understanding of the importance of field-based preventative maintenance.
Delivery Method: This class is delivered in-person via a combination of classroom theory and in-turbine practical methods.
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Installation Quality Inspection Training (IQI)
What: Platform Specific Installation Quality Inspection Training is mixed classroom and onsite practical training. Focus is on Installation activities, safety aspects, common mistakes, and important checkpoints during the Installation procedures.
Evaluating the condition of the completed installation, analyzing the work quality, and ending with a snag list that includes missing points, deviations and improvements to future practices will ensure dynamic and effective installation works.
Who should attend: Any resources involved in the management or supervision of wind turbine maintenance activities. Off-site technical support resources would also benefit from attending this class to gain a firm understanding of the importance of field-based preventative maintenance.
Delivery Method: This class is delivered in-person.
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End Of Warranty Inspection Training (EOW)
What: Platform Specific End of Warranty Training is mixed classroom and onsite practical training designed for technicians, engineers, and quality inspectors.
This course is designed to focus on evaluating the current condition of the Wind Turbine to create a deviation/claim list and uncover what needs to be undertaken to ensure continued production. Moreover, we test the performance and the quality of the executed activities and logged data during the Warranty time.
Who should attend: Any resources involved in the management or supervision of wind turbine maintenance activities. Off-site technical support resources would also benefit from attending this class to gain a firm understanding of the importance of field-based preventative maintenance.
Delivery Method: This class is delivered in-person via a combination of classroom theory and in-turbine practical methods
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Gearbox Maintenance & Inspection (GMI)
What: This class covers the fundamental design and operational aspects associated with wind turbine Gearboxes. It also allows for a deep dive into gearbox maintenance considerations (including common failure modes) and includes detailed instruction on how to conduct wind turbine gearbox inspections
Who Should Attend: Anyone directly involved in conducting Wind Turbine gearbox inspections, or anyone responsible for analysing gearbox inspection reports and making gearbox related asset management decisions
Method of Delivery: In person at a specifically designed facility to support direct practical experience of inspecting wind turbine gearboxes
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Remote Operation Center
What: Provides a deep understanding of operations of turbine systems, specifically associated with, and affected by remote operation and control.
The purpose of the training is to provide an overview of wind turbine technology and wind
turbine systems and sub systems associated with (and affected by) remote operation and control.
Who should attend: anyone involved in directly in remote operations activities
Method of Delivery: this class can be delivered in-person or via the remote Distance Learning model
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Operation & Maintenance Awareness
What: A comprehensive overview of current Operation & Maintenance best practice, encompassing all elements which affect the safe and efficient operation of wind turbine assets.
Who Should Attend: Anyone who is directly involved with the delivery of windfarm operation and maintenance or who supports the activities of those directly involved in windfarm operation and maintenance
Delivery Method: In-person or Distance Learning
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Each module can run onsite, in specialized labs (where available), or via remote / live-virtual delivery, depending on logistics and client constraints.
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Our training programs combine global best practices with local turbine specific insights and expert trainers with more than 20 years of hands-on experience.
Why choose our Bonus Training
Legacy-focused expertise – Our instructors have hands-on experience with many legacy Bonus systems.
Real-life fault cases – We use actual failure cases, adapted to your fleet’s history.
Competency mindset – We encourage deeper “why” understanding, not just checklist routines.
Flexible scale – Suitable for small teams, large operations, domestic or international rollouts.
Post-training support – Remote consultation, refresher courses, and technical advice as your fleet evolves.
Participant feedback
We would highly recommend the DWPA training course to any new technicians to the industry, with guaranteed immediate positive results for any employer within the industry”
I will forever be grateful for the experience gained and relationships formed with this organization.
Training by job role
We have carefully created our Vestas training programs to support various roles associated with the operation and maintenance of wind turbines, beyond those designed specifically for field-based technicians.
Wind Turbine Technicians
We have programs to support the technical competency development of technicians from those new to industry through to experienced troubleshoot technicians with many years of operational experience
Off-site Support Resources
We have used our extensive operation and maintenance related ‘core knowledge’ to develop programs to support off-site technical resources and ensure that they have a sufficient understanding and awareness of operational wind turbines to fully to enable them to support field-based teams. These programmes have been designed to capture management and supervisory resources
Remote Operations staff
Remote operations are an essential part of achieving optimal performance from wind turbine assets and we have developed specific programs to ensure that the operational awareness of staff involved with remote operations is sufficient to support safe and efficient operations
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