DOWN TIME ANALYSIS

Downtime analysis is an essential part of wind farm operational management yet every year wind farm owners overspend by not being fully informed on the actual performance of the site through an independent analysis report, instead relying on the OEM’s own SCADA and service reports. In addition the wind farm company are often unable to explain monthly or annual site performance to lenders and investors in terms of available wind and energy capture.

Through analysis of operational logs and raw SCADA data we can draw independent conclusions on site performance against the available wind resource in any period, to help client’s understand the performance of the site, the availability of the turbines / grid and classify where each period of downtime is attributed both at main component level and, in line with any availability warranty, to assist in warranty claim or performance reward negotiations. This service can be provided on its own or as part of our range of Asset Management services. However, it works particularly well where we are involved in the management of the site through our 24/7/365 control room, WindCentre, ensuring we obtain a fully independent operational, access and handover history for each wind turbine.

• Monthly / Annual downtime analysis
• Monthly / Annual power performance analysis
• Annual budget revision
• Monthly / Annual warranty availability calculation*

*For warranty claims this service can now be provided on a no win no fee basis subject to joint agreement