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Support for Wind Power Introduction and Operation

We make it easier to start a wind power project. For all aspects of the wind power business―from the project conception stage to confirmation of work completion and replacement―we provide services centered on project finance support for financial institutions and operators.
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Wind power is the fastest-growing type of renewable energy in the world because it generates power efficiently with little environmental impact and at low generation cost. However, despite these advantages, wind power has been slow to gain traction in Japan. This is particularly true of offshore wind power.
Although there are issues of environmental impact, grid interconnection-related limitations, and other various hurdles that must be overcome, wind power is expected to become increasingly commonplace in the years ahead.

SERVICE

01Support for Project Planning, Feasibility Studies (FS) 02Wind Observation 03Technical Due Diligence, Checks During Construction (Progress Monitoring)/Post-Completion Checks 04Numerical Analysis 05Support for conformity verification and the measures necessary to obtain Wind Farm Certification
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Support for Project Planning, Feasibility Studies (FS)
An important step at the wind power development planning stage is the selection of optimal locations with attention to wind conditions as well as environmental conditions and local community concerns. 
We possess a vast pool of data and resources that is useful in selecting the best wind power locations and can provide the ideal services associated with site selection and zoning. 
We also conduct simplified energy yield assessment using GPV data before wind observation and feasibility studies to assess project practicality at the earliest stages. 
Service Examples
Selection of optimal sites and zoning based on available materials (e.g., wind maps, data on natural and social circumstances, etc.)
Energy yield assessment using GPV data 
Project feasibility outlines (simple feasibility studies) 
Feasibility Studies (FS)
In general, it refers to the prior examination of a planned project to verify its feasibility. It is abbreviated as “FS” or “F/S” by taking the initials of “feasibility study.”
In the case of a wind power project, the key to realizing the project is to assess it as accurately and quantitatively as possible, giving consideration to natural and social conditions other than wind.
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Wind Observation
When commercializing wind power generation, it is both standard practice and important to conduct wind observations at the candidate site. This normally involves installing an observation mast of about 60 meters in height and then taking measurements for at least one year. Moreover, as wind turbines have grown larger, it has become commonplace to also make wind observations using Doppler lidar, which is a form of remote sensing technology.
We provide services covering all aspects of wind observation, from the selection of observation points and equipment to data analysis and assessment.
Service Examples
On-site onshore wind observations with observation masts (site selection, study of observation specifications, equipment installation, data management, equipment removal, data analysis and assessment) 
On-site onshore wind observations with Vertical LiDAR (site selection, study of observation specifications, equipment installation, data management, equipment removal, data analysis and assessment, correlation analysis with observation masts) 
Offshore wind observation with Scanning LiDAR (site selection, study of observation specifications, equipment installation, data management, equipment removal, data analysis and assessment in accordance with NEDO Offshore Wind Measurement Guidebook)
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Technical Due Diligence, Checks During Construction (Progress Monitoring)/Post-Completion Checks
Risk assessment covering technical and environmental aspects of the project plan before the conclusion of the financing contract (Stage 1) 
(Wind turbine specifications / wind conditions and natural disaster risks / permit confirmation / EPC contracts and O&M contracts review, etc.) 
Service Examples
Risk assessment covering technical and environmental aspects of the project plan before the conclusion of the financing contract (Stage 1)
Progress monitoring of construction/validity assessment of process and work changes during construction (Stage 2)
Verification of equipment completion and performance at the completion of construction (Stage 3)
Performance verification, period inspection reviews, and troubleshooting support after the start of commercial operation (Stage 4)
Project Finance
This is financing that provides loans to specific projects. It limits the capital used for repayment to the cash flow generated from the project. It also limits collateral to assets and rights connected with the project.
Unlike corporate finance, which relies on the sponsor’s creditworthiness, project finance is based on a non-recourse approach whereby the obligation for repayment does not extend to the sponsor. Consequently, financial institutions require a highly specialized third-party assessment of risks that could adversely affect project continuation and cash flow when structuring project finance.
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Numerical Analysis
MASCOT and RIAM-COMPACT are commonly used for energy yield assessment onshore wind farm in Japan. In recent years, Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF) is being actively used and studied for offshore wind farm projects. 
E&ES has extensive experience in energy yield assessment using software such as MASCOT, and can also provide offshore weather analysis services using WRF. 
Service Examples
Energy yield assessment (preliminary study / selection of the location for installing wind observation stations / energy yield assessment considering farm control and sector management / energy yield assessment for overseas sites) 
Offshore wind power (selection of the location for installing wind turbine and wind observation stations/provision of high-resolution data and atmospheric stability parameters in the target area) 
For an example of a numerical analysis with WRF, please click here. (Go to an external site) 
*This numerical analysis was conducted using data obtained on behalf of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a national research and development corporation. 
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Support for conformity verification and the measures necessary to obtain Wind Farm Certification
As a pre-confirmation process of the notification of the construction plan of a wind farm, an examination of the wind power generation facilities should be conducted by a conformity verification body (registered by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). 
We provide support for conformity verification and obtaining NK Wind Farm certification, including preliminary studies for site selection installing wind observation stations, evaluation of wind conditions the site, and preparation of materials for the Certification Review Board and support for response to requests from the board. 
Service Examples
Preliminary studies for site selection installing wind observation stations by airflow analysis 
Evaluation of wind conditions of the site (average wind speed, wind shear, turbulence intensity, extreme wind speed, etc.) 
Support for preparation of materials for the Certification Review Board of conformity verification and NK Wind Farm certification and assistance in responding to requests from the Board 
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