Ensuring the success of sustainable and profitable wind energy projects hinges on the selection of wind turbines that align with the local wind patterns, climate, and terrain conditions.
Conducting a comprehensive site-suitability assessment not only ensures compliance with turbine design but also provides confidence in the turbines' performance, durability, and operational efficiency, thus enhancing the overall project viability.
Site-suitability assessment adheres to industry standards like IEC 61400 series, ensuring compliance. Wind speed and turbulence parameters are critical in determining the appropriate wind turbine class for the site. Within wind farms, neighboring turbines cause wake effects, leading to potential increases in operational loads.
Our experienced site suitability team assesses these site conditions:
- Climate conditions (e.g. air density, temperature, stability)
- Mean wind speed
- Wind speed distribution
- 50-year wind
- Effective turbulence intensity
- Vertical flow inclination
- Wind shear
- Terrain complextiy
We conduct site-specific load assessments and comparisons, facilitating performance optimization when site conditions deviate from Type Certification. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation capabilities facilitate site assessment in complex and demanding scenarios and provide competitive advantages.