Summary
Changes in production and wind load parameters after Meventus performed wind farm layout optimization.
Layout Optimization
Meventus optimized a wind farm layout for a Norwegian project, achieving a 3% increase in production, while reducing all wind load parameters and keeping in compliance with permit requirements. Layout approved by OEM, wind farm owner and regulatory body.
Situation and objective
- A first tier wind turbine manufacturer (OEM) was identified as preferred supplier during a WTG procurement process for a Norwegian wind project under development (>100 MW)
- The OEM provided an optimized layout for the wind farm, but failed to comply with layout requirements:
- Project specific exclusions areas
- Noise emission levels
- Road access deemed impossible by road engineer
Approach
- Using our internally developed methods and tools, Meventus provided an alternative layout for the wind project
- The objective was to increase wind farm production while keeping infrastructure costs to a minimum
- The work was done in close collaboration with road engineers to ensure viability of layout
- Optimization was performed to consider road viability as well as noise and shadow flicker, ice throw risk and other permit requirements.
Results and benefits
- Meventus proposed a layout that gave:
- 3% increase in expected Annual Energy Production
- Reduction in all wind load parameters, providing reduced mechanical loading and lower OPEX
- The layout was approved by the OEM’s load calculations as well as governmental approval
- No changes in viability and cost for infrastructure