Energy Assessment
The success of your project requires acute understanding of the intricacies of the available resource, the complexity of the site as well as numerous other factors which may or may not be readily apparent. The path from vision to actualization is unique to every project, which is why AWS Truewind’s vastly diverse experience can assist you in bringing your vision to reality. Our experience and expertise in energy assessment services include:
- Advanced Meteorology
- SODAR
- Feasibility Studies
- Energy Production & Uncertainty Analysis
- Siting
- Installation
- Visual Analysis
AWS Truewind continually strives to advance wind resource assessment techniques to improve the understanding of wind flow characteristics, thereby reducing the uncertainties when siting projects and predicting wind turbine output. This is especially important in complex terrain and calls for the adoption of new measurement and modeling tools.
We have broad experience in all facets of traditional meteorological measurement including monitoring system design, calibration, installation, maintenance, training and data analysis. Our site assessment services have encompassed hundreds of installations in the U.S. and abroad.
Our expertise extends to advanced micrometeorological tools such as SODAR to measure the 3-D boundary layer, turbulence and wake measurements; the use of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models to predict interference from towers and other structures; and the use of satellite-based remote sensing data to evaluate the spatial variability of solar (over land) and wind resources (offshore). Tailored measurement programs are delivered to address conditions that impact both energy production and turbine reliability. We emphasize improving the certainty of hub height wind characteristics for all projects. Measure-correlate-predict techniques are rigorously applied to obtain reliable, climatologically representative results.
The available resource is only one of the factors which will determine the success of your project. AWS Truewind conducts national and regional resource assessments for numerous clients. The aim of these studies is to identify and qualify the most attractive sites for development including estimates of installed capacity and productivity. AWS Truewind combines field data with its extensive high-resolution mapping and modeling capabilities to screen for potential development areas that balance economic return with environmental sensitivity and construction practicality. We work with the client to develop and implement monitoring plans and follow-on programs that complement previous initiatives and maximize the benefits of publicly funded research.
Wherever the project, the wind industry relies on AWS Truewind to deliver dependable answers and bring their project full circle. Realizing your vision can be a long and arduous road, AWS Truewind can help guide you down the right path and ensure you’re seeing the whole picture.