Site Suitability Services
The match of the wind turbine’s mechanical strength to the climatic conditions on site are key for a successful project. The risks are manifold: If the chosen WTG is not suitable to the site, this could in the end lead to severe failures before the end of its life time. On the other side, if the chosen WTG is overdesigned with respect to the site conditions, you will be penalised twofold through a high CAPEX and through a production lower than what is possible.
Decades of experience optimising the output by matching the most suitable WTG for your site and consequently lowering the LCoE, makes our consultants your preferred partner when choosing the optimal wind turbine for your site. EMD being expert, both in wind conditions and loads, gives you the safety you need for making the right decision.
We will scrutinise the suitability of the chosen WTGs and their layout through analysis of the following:
- Wind distribution across the site
- Ambient turbulence
- Vertical wind speed gradient across the rotor
- Deviation of the inflow angle from the horizontal plane
- Layout and consequently wake added turbulence
- Extreme winds
Our aeroelastic model is well tested and the methodology is certified by TÜV Süd and follows IEC 61400-1, edition 2, 3, and 4.