Ian Curry, Technical Director, Wind2, said: "We've always taken the view that good development decisions start with good resource data. As turbine hub heights continue to increase, a growing proportion of the rotor lies above the reach of conventional meteorological masts, and Lidar has become an important part of our measurement strategy. The ability to deploy quickly, measure across the full rotor swept area and start collecting site-specific data early in a project allows the shear profile to be measured rather than modelled, increasing our confidence in the primary energy resource at an early stage of development."
Measurement strategies continue to be determined on a project-by-project basis, depending on site characteristics, wind resource assessment requirements and wind turbine OEM acceptance. While meteorological masts remain appropriate for some projects, Wind2 sees increasing opportunities to adopt standalone wind Lidar where project requirements allow.
Carlos Sanchez, Senior Renewable Energy Design Engineer, Wind 2 added: "There isn't a single measurement solution for every project. The appropriate approach depends on the site, the wind resource assessment requirements and ultimately OEM acceptance. However, where project requirements allow, standalone Lidar gives us a flexible way of obtaining high-quality measurement data early in the development process."
For ZX Measurement Services, supporting customers extends well beyond supplying measurement equipment. By combining wind Lidar technology with deployment, field services and portable power solutions, customers benefit from a complete measurement solution delivered by a single experienced team.
Joanna Cadman-Goodwin, Head of Commercial & Customer Experience at ZX Measurement Services, said: "Developers are looking for flexible measurement campaigns that can be deployed quickly while delivering trusted wind measurements. We're pleased to be supporting Wind2 with both our technology and field services, helping them obtain the high-quality data they need to support projects from the earliest stages of development."
Through the combination of ZX Lidars technology and the practical support provided by ZX Measurement Services, Wind2 continues to evolve its wind measurement strategy while maintaining the flexibility to select the most appropriate measurement approach for each project.
About ZX Measurement Services
ZX Measurement Services is a global leader in the design, installation and management of wind, site and project measurement systems. The team has over 70 years combined experience in ensuring all measurement campaigns are designed and delivered to exactly meet customer’s needs whilst optimising new and existing technologies to facilitate acquisition of the highest quality data with the lowest measurement uncertainty.
Based near Glasgow, UK, ZXMS has a fleet of new ZX300 LiDARs and Hybrid Remote Sensing Power Supplies available for long or short term rental campaigns in the UK or Internationally. We design and execute measurement campaigns using our own LiDAR fleet or our customers fleets. We train, support and solve problems for customers. In short our promise is simple, excellence in measurements and project data.
About Wind2
Wind2 Ltd is an independent family-owned UK renewable energy developer, proud to be playing its part in the transition to clean energy. Renewable generation is part of Wind2’s DNA and we are passionate about what we do.
With offices in Wales and Scotland, our team of renewable energy experts is dedicated to helping the UK eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels, deliver cost-competitive energy and achieve greater energy security. From project inception to delivery, the Wind2 team brings extensive knowledge and experience to every stage of renewable energy development.
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