The planning of wind and solar projects requires precise yield forecasts in order to make the best use of investments and successfully implement projects. However, traditional methods for creating these forecasts are often time-consuming and complex. Conventional wind assessments usually require between 30 and 40 working days (the equivalent of six to eight weeks), which can significantly delay planning.
The challenge: Long preparation times for yield forecasts
Long-term yield forecasts involve many steps: site analysis, meteorological data integration and yield modeling. Each step can take weeks, leading to delays and additional costs. So how can you gain a time advantage?
Increasing efficiency through automation
Modern technologies make it possible to automate many process steps, which significantly increases efficiency. This not only shortens planning times, but also increases the accuracy of forecasts.
Automated processes: a paradigm shift
Automated yield forecasts are based on extensive data analyses and physical models. These models take into account factors such as park layout, shading effects and microclimatic conditions, which significantly increases the accuracy of the forecasts.
Saving time through automation
Automated systems thus reduce creation times from 30 to 40 working days to just five to eight working days. This time saving enables faster project planning and implementation, which increases economic efficiency and accelerates the expansion of renewable energies.
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| New construction, expansion and repowering are possible scenarios in the long-term yield assessment Source: 4cast |
Optimization of existing systems
The performance curves provided by the manufacturer offer detailed information on the various operating modes of a system. A simple way to use this data is to analyze the performance curves and compare them with the actual operating data.
This analysis allows deviations between the theoretical and actual performance data to be identified. Based on these findings, operating modes can be adjusted accordingly to increase the efficiency of the system.
In addition to precise forecasts, automated systems also record historical time series of energy yields and wind data such as sectoral distribution and wind speeds at hub height. These enable a detailed analysis of wind patterns and fluctuations at the site. Combined yield forecasts for the simultaneous use of photovoltaic and wind energy optimize grid utilization.
Faster planning, more climate protection
Shorter planning times through automation contribute to economic benefits and faster achievement of climate targets. Faster expansion of wind and solar energy means more clean energy and a greater contribution to climate protection.
4cast: Precise yield forecasts and long-term valuation security
One company that successfully uses these innovative technologies is 4cast. 4cast has set itself the task of revolutionizing the creation of yield forecasts using state-of-the-art technologies and well-founded data analyses. By automating individual process steps, 4cast not only saves time, but also offers maximum precision and reliability.
4cast excels in analyzing the performance of possible locations for planners and project developers as well as in the set-up and short-term forecasting of electricity production from wind and solar power for energy trading and industrial self-suppliers.
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Customized solutions for your projects
4cast offers customized solutions for the planning and development of wind and solar projects. With our expertise and innovative approaches, we support you in making your projects more efficient and successful. Our automated yield forecasts enable sound decision-making and contribute to the optimization of your portfolio.
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