1% Performance Improvement
BACKGROUND
Through our standard monthly power curve performance analysis, we identified a particular underperforming turbine.
ENERGYPRO ACTIONS
Following further detailed analysis, we confirmed that there was an issue with the turbine. We negotiated an agreement with the OEM and deployed a nacelle-mounted LIDAR through our sister company, Galetech Energy Services. The nacelle-mounted LIDAR measured the wind direction in front of the nacelle over a period of four weeks. Analysis of this data identified a 4° misalignment. We engaged with the O&M provider, who quickly rectified the issue. Following rectification, a repeat installation of the nacelle-mounted LIDAR showed that the issue had been resolved
RESULTS
The measures carried out rectified a 4° misalignment and resulted in an immediate 1% improvement in turbine production.
“My favourite part of the day is when I figure out why a turbine isn’t running, or isn’t performing efficiently, and I’m able to go straight to the people who can fix it to get more clean energy onto the grid."
Kyro Keown ,
Renewable Energy Engineer
About the Author
Lughaidh Ó Broin, Senior Energy Analyst
Lughaidh is a Single Electricity Market expert, having carried out considerable research into the economic effect of the single electricity market on the wind industry.
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