Site Suitability Assessment
We evaluate potential turbine locations to ensure technical feasibility, energy yield optimization, and long-term operational reliability.
Key areas of assessment:
- Topography and Terrain: Slope, elevation, surface roughness, and erosion risk; impacts on wind flow and turbine spacing
- Wind Resource Characteristics: Average wind speed, turbulence, shear, wake interactions, and extreme wind events
- Geotechnical and Foundation Conditions: Soil bearing capacity, seismic risks, and foundation feasibility
- Accessibility and Logistics: Roads, transport infrastructure, construction access, and maintenance access
- Environmental and Permitting Constraints: Protected areas, biodiversity, noise, shadow flicker, visual impact, and regulatory compliance
- Grid Connection Feasibility: Proximity to substations, transmission capacity, losses, and connection requirements
- Technical and Operational Risks: Micro-siting challenges, extreme weather, icing, and long-term O&M considerations