Hill of Glaschyle
Forres, Moray
The Hill of Glaschyle Wind Farm is located 2km east of Dunphail and 10km to the south of Forres. Green Cat Renewables was engaged to act as the Technical Advisor to the funder, Close Leasing Ltd, to enable construction project finance.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
require the production of a Report which considers the following:
PLANNING
Planning consent review, noting outstanding conditions, conditions with long-term impact, and ensuring project documents comply.
WIND YIELD ANALYSIS
Review of Wind Resource Report, wind protection zone proposals, suitability of selected turbine model, and potential impact of existing or proposed wind farm developments.
TURBINE SUPPLIER
Overview of turbine supplier and a review of the Turbine Supply Agreement, and of the Maintenance and Service Agreement.
GROUND CONDITIONS
Review of potential for impact on turbine foundations and civil enabling works.
TRANSPORTATION
Review of access issues, required permits, route selection, site access and required highway works.
GRID CONNECTION
Offer and Agreement noting characteristics of connection, timescale, scope and requirements.
CIVIL & ELECTRICAL WORKS
Review of Balance of Plant Contracts noting contractors, type of contract, scope, timescales, warranties, and designs.
GENERAL
Review of the Quality Assurance and Health and Safety of a project.
PROGRAMME
Review of Works Schedules and Interfaces between documents.
FINANCE
Technical review of costing information including contingency.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
require the performance and reporting of site visits to confirm the following key stages have been suitably achieved: Setting-Out, Foundation Construction, Access Construction, Turbine Erection, and Commissioning.