Case Study - Large Wind Due Diligence

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.

Key Data
  • Installed Capacity: 27.6MW
  • Turbine Type: 12 x Enercon E70 Rated at 2.3MW
  • Turbine Height: 99.5m to tip height
  • Wind Speed: 6.8m/s at a hub height of 64m
  • Estimated annual energy yield: 38.3 GWh
  • Project has secured finance and has been constructed
  • Date of commissioning: March 2017