Development
Developing a wind power plant is a long and uncertain road. However, during this phase 85% of the future costs, risks and revenues are determined. So good preparation is essential. Many choices must be made, but which are the right ones, and when should it be decided? What risks need to be considered?
The most economic combination of wind turbine, civil and electrical infrastructure and service and maintenance must be found for the local wind resource and environmental circumstances. This, while meeting HSE, permit, legal, financers’ and other stakeholders’ requirements.
In offshore wind, the complexities of the environment, installation and logistics process, technical requirements and large interests require even more consideration. The many different interfaces and communication challenges need to be addressed. Project risks are of an entirely different magnitude and require dedicated management.
This also applies to the future strategies: How to construct, control quality and to the business of the wind power plant when it becomes operational? For offshore wind power plant these matters are even more crucial.
All this requires careful management, planning, analyses and design, in which IX can support.
The IX team provides support depending on the specific need. Typically, we can be of most value to our clients applying a holistic approach. This means not only looking at a specific detail, but by understanding the big picture to develop the best solution for the client. Particularly where technology and economic feasibility come together, IX’ eXpertise increases the value of the project.
Onshore
Financial modelling
IX has experience with preparing and maintaining the (technical) financial model for planning and budgeting on- and offshore wind power projects. For this purpose, we have developed our in-house model and make use of experience gained in both European and Asian (offshore) wind power projects. Besides traditional CAPEX, OPEX and disbursements of payments and revenues to optimise the IRR and business case, IX utilizes SOMOS.
SOMOS is a simulation software that supports in advanced forecasting of maintenance expenses and revenue streams as well as optimizing the business case and strategy. For more information about SOMOS, please follow this link.
Wind Turbine selection
IX support in shortlisting different wind turbine options that are most suitable to the wind power project. Not only price, also technical suitability, performance, track record, conditions of contract and maintenance requirements are considered. Furthermore, we ensure compliance to permits (e.g. sound emission, shadow), grid requirements and other requirements.
We base ourselves on many years of experience with different manufacturers, turbine models and forms of contracts in a variety of sites.
For new or unknown wind turbine technologies, IX performs a technology evaluation to reduce risks and increase certainty on O&M costs.
O&M Concept
The O&M strategy is prepared in close cooperation with the project sponsor, financers and other stakeholders. Should the power plant have a full service agreement, be fully services in house or something in between? The strategy must fit technical and site boundary conditions as well as requirements from permits and other legislation.
The following are typically part of the O&M concept:
- Organisation and Management
- Operation and monitoring
- Suppliers & Contracts
- WTG,
- BOP
- Spare parts and storage
- Monitoring
- Quality Control and improvement
- Emergency response plans
- HSSE
- Budgeting
Project Management Support
IX supports the offshore project or package management with preparation of planning schedules, management of investigations and engineering. Particularly, IX has experience with preparing master schedules/planning for complex offshore wind power projects.
Additionally, eXpertise is available for inventory and management of interfaces and risks.
Financial Modelling
IX has experience with preparing and maintaining the (technical) financial model for planning and budgeting on- and offshore wind power projects. For this purpose, we have developed our in-house model and make use of experience gained in both European and Asian (offshore) wind power projects. Besides traditional CAPEX, OPEX and disbursements of payments and revenues to optimise the IRR and business case, IX utilizes SOMOS.
SOMOS is a simulation software that supports in advanced forecasting of maintenance expenses and revenue streams as well as optimizing the business case and strategy. For more information about SOMOS, please follow this link.
Feasibility Studies
IX is experienced with the preparation of feasibility studies, to reduce the financial and reputation risk associated with project development.
Pre-Feasibility
- Wind resource / measurement
- Planning and environmental constraints (GIS)
- Soil & wave conditions
- Grid connection
- Suitable WTG technology
- Available Vessels & Harbours
- Early financial model
Feasibility
- Project layout designs
- Detailed wind production analyses
- Stakeholder assessment
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Vessel, logistic and installation concept
- Offshore foundation concept
- Financial model
Strategies and concepts
In close cooperation with our client, we prepare various strategies for offshore wind plants that are most suitable. Local and cultural aspects are considered, as well as the requirements from various stakeholders. We specialize in the following:
- Vessel and Installation Concept
- Procurement Strategy
- Operation and Maintenance Strategy
Furthermore, with our partners we provide:
- HSE Concept
- Communication Concept
- Environmental Monitoring Plan
Design and engineering
To be of service and to ensure a technical feasible and economic offshore wind power plant design, IX works in close cooperation with its partners. We provide FEED studies, detailed design and engineering or design review of various packages:
- Wind farm layout
- Wind turbine selection
- Foundation
- Offshore High Voltage Station
- Cable layout
- Installation or Service Harbor
Offshore
Project Management Support
IX supports the offshore project or package management with preparation of planning schedules, management of investigations and engineering. Particularly, IX has experience with preparing master schedules/planning for complex offshore wind power projects.
Additionally, eXpertise is available for inventory and management of interfaces and risks.
Financial Modelling
IX has experience with preparing and maintaining the (technical) financial model for planning and budgeting on- and offshore wind power projects. For this purpose, we have developed our in-house model and make use of experience gained in both European and Asian (offshore) wind power projects. Besides traditional CAPEX, OPEX and disbursements of payments and revenues to optimise the IRR and business case, IX utilizes SOMOS.
SOMOS is a simulation software that supports in advanced forecasting of maintenance expenses and revenue streams as well as optimizing the business case and strategy. For more information about SOMOS, please follow this link.
Feasibility Studies
IX is experienced with the preparation of feasibility studies, to reduce the financial and reputation risk associated with project development.
Pre-Feasibility
- Wind resource / measurement
- Planning and environmental constraints (GIS)
- Soil & wave conditions
- Grid connection
- Suitable WTG technology
- Available Vessels & Harbours
- Early financial model
Feasibility
- Project layout designs
- Detailed wind production analyses
- Stakeholder assessment
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Vessel, logistic and installation concept
- Offshore foundation concept
- Financial model
Strategies and concepts
In close cooperation with our client, we prepare various strategies for offshore wind plants that are most suitable. Local and cultural aspects are considered, as well as the requirements from various stakeholders. We specialize in the following:
- Vessel and Installation Concept
- Procurement Strategy
- Operation and Maintenance Strategy
Furthermore, with our partners we provide:
- HSE Concept
- Communication Concept
- Environmental Monitoring Plan
Design and engineering
To be of service and to ensure a technical feasible and economic offshore wind power plant design, IX works in close cooperation with its partners. We provide FEED studies, detailed design and engineering or design review of various packages:
- Wind farm layout
- Wind turbine selection
- Foundation
- Offshore High Voltage Station
- Cable layout
- Installation or Service Harbor
