Onshore

Total Wind Power Consultancy

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 Grontmij and Wind Energy

Grontmij is a leading European design, engineering­ Owner’s Engineering

Services
We turn ideas into reality
and management consultancy, employing over
Our full range of services as the Owner’s
11,000 experts. We have more than 20 years of Engineer ensures that wind turbines
and wind farms meet the expectations
of investors and operators. We support
­consultancy experience in the onshore and large owners with initial feasibility studies, but
we go beyond the desk studies by sup-
scale offshore wind industry. We provide our clients porting you throughout the planning,
design, tendering, implementation and
commissioning phases.
second to none services in all project phases ranging
E nvironmental Impact Assessments
Geotechnical investigations
from initial analysis, planning and investigation to Wind resources
Wind farm layout
implementation and operation. Foundation concept studies
Detailed design of complete
wind farms
Our services draw upon the vast expe- addressing the various risks throughout Drafting of technical specifications
rience accumulated in Denmark, the the project lifecycle. We provide added Preparation of tender documents
world leader in wind energy develop- value to our customers through all Management of tender procedures
ment and innovation, and we have project phases from initial analysis, plan- Drafting of contracts
transferred this knowledge to the rest ning and investigation to implemen- Contract management &
of the world. Today we implement wind tation and operation. We focus on the administration
projects worldwide – onshore as well essential elements of quality, time and Site supervision during construction
as offshore. We have a full project cycle cost as well as project sustainability with Manufacturing supervision
approach to wind energy projects and respect to society, environment and the Support during commissioning
invest our resources in identifying and economy. Investor assessment
Due Diligence

Minimising Risk in All Your Project Phases

Planning Project Operation and

Design Tendering Construction
and Licensing Development Maintenance

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 An aerial photograph of Kilbraur Wind Farm,
in the Scottish Highlands.

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 Planning and Licensing
Planning
Your Project Success
In order to ensure that a wind farm
project is viable (and in order to obtain
licences and permits) a thorough
planning process must be carried out.
Grontmij has unparalleled expertise in
wind assessment and resource planning,
assessment of the energy infrastructure
and of market /demand forecasting,
conceptual design, available infrastruc-
ture and logistics analysis. We draft
the pre-decision basis in the form of
preliminary financial estimates and a
CDM opportunity assessment.
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Due Diligence
Your Guarantee of a Professional
Assessment
Grontmij establishes a solid base for
your decision-making by providing
top quality professional assessment of
liability and compliance risks within the
often limited time available. Our areas
of expertise encompass technical, com-
mercial, legal, environmental and social
aspects.
Our team, in addition to engineers,
includes economists, legal experts, geo-
logists, biologists, computer scientists
and other specialists. As a world leader,
our corporate knowledge base in wind
due diligence is based on extensive
number of projects we had carried out
around the world.
Our due diligence package covers, but is
not limited to:
Assessment of energy yield predic-
tion, incl. wind estimation risk
Project site and layout assessment,
Authorities & Licensing turbine suitability review, civil/
Your Liaison with Authorities geotechnical review, evaluation of
infrastructure, balance of plant review,
We have extensive experience in work- civil woks and logistics
ing with authorities, including licensing Financial Performance/Profitability,
processes. Our scope of services covers CAPEX & OPEX calculations, foreca-
assistance in license procedures for sting, financial modelling, and scena-
construction, cabling, connection to the rio development
grid and electricity production. We pro- Certification, permits and licenses,
vide continuous and dynamic contact evaluation of the legal framework,
with national and regional authorities. compliance with national and interna-
tional legislation, Equator Principles
and investor’s/lender’s policies
Project Financing Support Key agreements, incl. EPC, O&M and
Finding the Best Options related contracts, grid connection,
Power Purchase Agreements, credits,
Grontmij provides support in prepa- subsidy schemes and taxation
ration of bankable wind projects. Our Environmental issues and potential
experts are ready to help you in iden- social conflicts, Corporate & Social
tification of the best financing option Responsibility
and provide professional assistance in Interconnection to the national grid,
structuring of a lending consortium. additional grid code requirements
and risk interfaces
Plant expansion opportunities
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 Project Development
Feasibility Studies
Decisions Require Professional
Back-Up
We provide a well-considered service in
the form of a detailed feasibility study,
report assessing, wind data and energy
production estimates, environmental
impact assessment (EIA), type of founda-
tions, grid interconnection opportuni-
ties, logistical challenges, investigation
of geotechnical parameters, foundation,
installation, micrositing and wind farm
layout, financing, legal and economic
issues.
Our feasibility study will equip you with
thorough understanding of the conditi-
ons and terms, to confirm the viability of
the wind farm development.
Environmental Impact
Assessment
We Give You the Industry Standard
By undertaking a high quality EIA study,
we provide you with a proper basis for
decision making, based upon the indu-
stry standard. Our starting point is the
EIA Report Manual that we drafted for
the Danish Energy Authority.
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Our extensive experience in imple- Visualisation
menting a full EIA for both onshore and Securing Your Vision
offshore wind farms is demonstrated by
unique solutions that cannot be found Visualisation is the stakeholder’s
elsewhere. We have world leading instrument to assess the wind farm’s
expertise in noise evaluation, shade visual appearance and impact on the
flickering, advanced laser and radar surrounding area.
studies of migrating birds, etc.
The visualisation process helps to decide
on the optimal siting of the wind farm
Geotechnical taking into consideration all aspects
investigations from visual impact to cost. Grontmij has
Ground Work Done Right extensive experience in comprehensive
visualisation programmes.
Grontmij has an in-depth knowledge,
experience & the latest technology on
support structure engineering and soil
mechanics. Our topographical surveys
are based on remote sensing using a
unique system which is very cost ef-
fective and flexible. We use helicopters &
power gliders, making our services very
attractive even for small-scale projects.
Our extensive experience covers plan-
ning, procurement and supervision of
geotechnical and geophysical investiga-
tions, second opinion on data repor-
ting and recommendations, planning
and procurement, analysing the data,
recommendations as to the type and
structure of foundations, supervision
and monitoring during implementation.
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 Design
Site Assessment
Optimised Input
Prior to the design of the structures for
the onshore wind farm, the physical
conditions on the selected site must be
assessed as well as the effects on the
structures. Our experienced team opti-
mize and evaluate on these parameters
taking into account the requirements in
the standards and guidelines. We pro-
vide you with a Site Assessment ready
for certification.
Design Basis
Best Available Methods
The Design Basis outlines all assumpti-
ons, specifications and methodologies
for the design of the primary structu-
res. The design basis defines how the
Site Assessment parameters are to be
applied in the design of wind turbines
and foundations. We have developed
leading experience in the determina-
tion of loads and load combinations.
By choosing intelligent methods and
specifications we minimise your risk and
ensure that the Design Basis is ready for
certification.
WTG Layout Optimisation
Saving You Money and Creating
Value
Most developers go for standard solu-
tions, but we can help you do better.
A successfully delivered optimisation
process can reduce O&M costs, increased
energy output, shorter construction
periods and increased focus on QA. We
take all costs factors into consideration,
identify layout opportunities and ensure
the most cost efficient power production
without compromising requirements.
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We have supported developers, manu-
facturers and operators in identifying
areas for optimisation regarding off
shore wind turbines and wind farms. We
have created integrated solutions for
wind farm layout, foundation, materials
(and costs) for tower, blades and fou-
ndation, production processes, logistics,
quality control and transportation to the
construction site.
Foundations
Latest Technology to your
Advantage
Our team has extensive experience in
the design and certification of onshore
foundations. We provide consulting in the
entire design process – from geotechnical
recommendations to soil analysis and to
the design and certification of the founda-
tion design.
We have the leading expert knowledge
in structural engineering, including
evaluation of the (often critical) effect of
cyclic loads. We use the latest computer
technology with Finite Element Method
modelling to include non-linear effects of
cracked concrete and evaluation of Eigen
frequencies.
Grid Connection
and Electrical Power
Management
Power to Connect
Our experienced team is ready to back you
up through the process of grid connection
and electrical power management. Prior
to drafting power purchase agreements,
we support you through power grid ana-
lysis, including power quality and stability
analysis, load flow calculations and short
circuit calculations as required.
We provide consultancy and design sup-
port for cabling at the wind farm site, on
shore grid connection and shore to shore
linkage. We have experience in transfor-
mer stations, switchboards, monitoring
and control systems, load and power
quality analysis etc. For small-scale wind
farms or single turbines in remote areas,
we analyse hybrid systems and off-grid
solutions.
Tender Design
Get the Right Bids
We inspire contractors to optimise the
price and quality through a tender de-
sign which is in the comfort zone for the
contractors, adapted to the operating
conditions of the wind turbines and
based on best available and known tech-
nologies as well as optimised foundation
concepts, site assessment and layout.
Innovation
Intelligent Solutions
Design and manufacturing of wind
turbines, foundations, and blades calls
for new approaches, innovation and
rethinking of the structures. We have a
well proven track record of supporting
manufacturers and wind developers
with the utilisation of new materials,
optimisation of structures, new in-
novative designs, transfer of knowledge
from other engineering sectors, new
principles for the construction process
and much more.
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 Gravity reinforced concrete foundation’s
Achany Wind Farm Project, Scotland.

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 Tendering
Tendering
Get the Rules and Price Right
– the First Time
For smooth and cost competitive pro-
ject implementation, the approach to
procurement planning and tendering is
of vital importance. During this process
the interaction between the owner and
developer on the one side and the sup-
pliers and contractors on the other is
outlined and project risks limited.
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Our procurement experts have over the
years supported wind farm developers
in the procurement process, moni-
toring of contract implementation
and commissioning of plants. Our
assistance covers procurement plans,
enabling requirements for project
implementation, tender document pre-
paration, contract basis, bid schedules,
bid evaluation, contract negotiation,
contract management and follow-up
and claims management.
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 An aerial photograph of Millennium Wind Farm,
in the Scottish Highlands.

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 Construction

Logistics
Implementation the Smart Way

An important and cost saving aspect of

the construction phase is well planned
logistics and optimised transportation
of all equipment from the manufac-
turer’s site to the construction site.
Close and efficient monitoring at the
manufacturer’s site can also increase the
overall efficiency of the whole project,
ensuring timely delivery and budget
performance.

We have demonstrated on several wind

farm projects that savings can be made
through detailed and efficient planning
of logistics, optimisation, and close mo-
nitoring of the manufacturing process.

Project and Interface Health and Safety

Management
Your Success on Our Competences
Project management and interface
management are essential elements in
ensuring the success of construction.
Our project managers are experts in
project and interface management
during construction activities with focus
on delivering on time, to quality and
budget, meeting all specifications.
We provide support at the construction
site and at the manufacturers’ produ-
ction sites and we manage the supply
chain activities with logistics manage-
ment and contract and claims manage-
ment. Our people also manage and
supervise activities through manufactu-
ring supervision and site and installation
supervision at the construction location.
Finally, we handle testing and commis-
sioning activities.
Keeping You on the Safe Side
Working environments for wind farm
activities are high risk construction
areas with large construction materials
and a large scale investment so a prio-
rity on health and safety is essential.
Health and safety management is an
integral part of managing wind con-
struction, partly in relation to creating
a culture of safe working practices and
at the same time safeguarding the
future success of the wind farm. Legal
requirements for health and safety dif-
fer from country to country but have to
be fully respected and integrated into
project implementation.
We support in establishing health &
safety management procedures and
guidelines, performing audits, analy-
sing and reporting on incidents and in
following up on causes. We also carry
out audits at manufacturers’ sites.

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 Turbine Erection at Kilbraur
Wind Farm, Scotland.

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 Operation and Maintenance
Operation and
Maintenance
Increase Efficiency, Reduce the
Headache
Long-term availability of the wind farm
is crucial for the payback on investment.
Normally the availability will be 97% or
more, but this requires a dedicated focus
on O&M from the outset.
Our team of experts has decades of ex-
perience in operating and maintaining
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wind farms worldwide. On your behalf
we perform independent reviews and
inspections of wind farms, identifying
potential technical problems, options for
optimisation of normal operation as well
as technical due diligence inspections.
Further, we support you in planning
and tendering for the service contract,
Warranty Operation and Maintenance
Agreements (WOMA) and in troubles-
hooting. Our experience allows us to
effectively define O&M requirements
during detailed design.
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 Grontmij is a leading European ­design, Contacts

engineering and management Denmark

(and market outside Europe)
United Kingdom
Grove House
Granskoven 8
­consultancy, employing over 11,000, DK - 2600 Glostrup
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with almost 300 offices across Europe Sigurd Lauritsen
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Chris Paddey
sigurd.lauritsen@grontmij.dk chris.paddey@grontmij.co.uk
and a further 50 offices globally. Per Vølund
per.volund@grontmij.dk

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