Energy Yield Assessment
Uncertainty in Wind Energy Yield Predictions
Reliable energy yield assessments are essential for the technical and financial viability of wind farm projects. However, limited measurement data, complex terrain, wake interactions, and modelling uncertainties can significantly affect project performance estimates.
Voltares develops optimized wind farm concepts that integrate engineering analysis, environmental constraints, and practical construction considerations. Our layouts support efficient project development and provide a strong foundation for permitting and detailed design.
Tools
Analysis and correction of wind measurement data using multi-source datasets, including advanced reanalysis data integration.
High-resolution wind-field and wake modelling using industry-standard tools such as WindPro, WAsP, and WAsP-CFD.
Detailed assessment of technical losses, including wake losses, availability, electrical losses, and curtailment effects.
Quantification of modelling and measurement uncertainties, with particular attention to complex terrain and site-specific conditions.
Assessment performed by an interdisciplinary team combining expertise in meteorology, mechanical engineering, and data science.
Head of Consulting
Martin Hölzli
Track Record
Over 16 years of experience in wind energy consulting and project development across all project phases, leader and coordinator of the consulting team. He has contributed to the development of multiple wind parks through technical planning and layout optimisation, and oversees project development processes, ensuring alignment between technical studies, permitting requirements and project strategy. His core expertise lies in wind resource assessment, turbine layout optimisation and project coordination, using WindPRO, Wasp and WaspCFD, with project experience across Europe.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION NOW
Our experienced planning team works in an interdisciplinary, technology-driven and solution-oriented manner.
martin.hoelzli@voltares.com +43 660 8597237