Time Dependent Energy Calculations
Abstract
Every wind power project has to be financially viable throughout its project life, from an accounting as well as from an investor’s point of view. As such it is important to have a thorough and detailed understanding of the future energy output of proposed wind farms.
Over the years several different methodologies have been developed to forecast the future energy production of a proposed wind farm. Most are based on the tested Measure-Correlate-Predict methodology, however differences in the execution and output of this methodology are important to note, particularly when the energy calculations are made for wind power projects situated in complex or forested terrain.
Author:
Mr Paul van Lieshout
Wind Power Development Manager
Sinclair Knight Merz (Europe) Ltd