Feasibility Studies:
Juhl Wind has completed many Feasibility Studies for wind farms over 30 years. Details include -
- Designating a lead person to support effective communication with proposed ownership group.
- Perform an approved Wind Study for the proposed project.
- Perform a specific site layout for the proposed project.
- Investigate permitting requirements for the proposed project.
- Provide complete cost breakdown analysis and project cash flow Proforma of the proposed project.
- Initiate cursory discussions related to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
- Initiate discussions related to cost and availability of Turbine Supply and associated agreements (TSA).
- Initiate a preliminary investigation of interconnection and transmission access of the proposed project.
- Complete and submit application associated with the Interconnection Agreements (if needed).
- Provide the proposed ownership group with a written report and summary of the findings.
Construction Managment:
- General Construction Oversight
- Turbine selction and delivery coordination
- Complete balance of plant construction
Full Development Services:
- Develop financial Proforma with complete project cost breakdown.
- Identifying qualifying sites whose meteorological characteristics permit successful development and operation of a commercial wind generation project.
- Assist in negotiating options/leases with site owners to allow development of the project, including related transmission and interconnection facilities.
- Negotiate Power Purchase Agreement with applicable utility, or apply Project to eligible utility requests for proposals.
- Negotiating turbine supply, construction, design and warranty agreements.
- Assisting in obtaining transmission capacity needed to deliver the Project output, as necessary.
- Assist in applying for applicable environmental, zoning and building permits for the project.
- Assist in establishing or contracting for necessary operation, maintenance and management capabilities for the Project.
Wind Farm Operations, Maintenance and Management Services:
Juhl Wind currently provides complete operations management and equipment maintenance for 11 wind farms.
