Providing wind energy consulting solutions for a financially viable wind power project

Effective evaluation of the economic feasibility of ongoing or prospective projects necessitates a thorough due diligence process. Sgurr’s proficiency spans all crucial facets for a comprehensive 360-degree due diligence, encompassing:

• Wind resource measurements and validation: The service involves conducting comprehensive wind resource assessments at the project site using met mast or another source of data such as LIDAR to accurately measure wind speeds, directions, and other meteorological parameters. Also, Sgurr’s aggressive Validation checks ensure that the data is accurate and reliable. Only the validated data forms the basis for our energy yield model and turbine performance evaluations.
• Technology review and adherence to IEC standards: SgurrEnergy will conduct a thorough review of the wind turbine technology to assess its design, components, and functionalities. Wind turbine OEM’s Adherence to relevant International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC-61400) standards is verified to ensure that the technology meets industry requirements for safety, performance, and reliability.
• As-built energy yields: Under this service, we will be assessing the as-built drawing and designs to implement an energy prediction model that will match with the actual generation on site. By implementing an energy prediction model based on these as-built specifications, any disparities or deviations between predicted and actual energy generation can be identified. This assessment is crucial for recognizing discrepancies and taking appropriate actions to address and mitigate these deviations, ensuring that the wind farm’s performance aligns with expectations.
• Loss analysis: Loss analysis evaluates the factors contributing to energy losses in a wind farm, considering aspects like downtime, wake effects, curtailment, and other operational inefficiencies. This assessment aids in optimizing the projects performance and report where the actual inefficiencies are occurring during the operation of the plant.
• Certification status: Certification status checks ensure that the installed wind turbines meet required standards and comply with national and local regulations.
• In-depth document review: This service involves a comprehensive evaluation of various contractual and documentation aspects of the wind farm project. It includes reviewing sales agreements, warranties, contracts for operation and maintenance (O&M), engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), as-built drawings, project schedules, health and safety records, and maintenance logs.
• Power curve assessment: Site suitability assessments consider factors like terrain, extreme wind conditions, and turbulence intensity measurements to determine if the chosen turbine models are appropriate for the specific location according to the IEC 61400-1 class standards.
• Operational performance analysis: Operational performance analysis involves assessment of the wind farm’s performance on the basis of the generation data on site (SCADA). This includes evaluating factors like wind measurements, energy production, Vibration analysis, downtime, availability, gap analysis to ensure the project is meeting its operational targets over the evaluated period of time.
• Site visit assessment: Site visit assessments involve on-site inspections to validate the condition of wind turbine components, infrastructure, and other project elements. These assessments provide real-time insights into the projects status and help identify maintenance needs or potential issues. Sgurr has a dedicated team for carrying out site visit inspections so as to ensure that the project deliverables will not be hindered due to timeline-based constraints.
• Review of project schedules: In case, the project is still under construction SgurrEnergy will provide an assessment of the feasibility of the construction timeline and essential project milestones such as permitting, installation, and commissioning.