Have you ever watched a sporting event outdoors and been shocked at how quickly wind conditions changed the course of the game? Simply watch the Chicago Cubs play a game at Wrigley Field, and you will realize why Chicago is known as the “Windy City.” One minute, there is a light, nondescript breeze, and an inning later, there may be strong gusts coming directly at the batter, giving the pitcher a sizable advantage.
Sports aren’t the only forum where the fickleness of wind can quickly change outcomes, sometimes for the better, but often times for the worse. For instance, wind turbine farm owners and operators likely suffer a spike in their blood pressure when wind speeds rapidly and unexpectedly change.
A significant change in wind speeds can cause a host of issues for wind turbine farm owners. For starters, a major decrease in speed could cause blackouts, and at the very least, will force operators to make several changes on the fly. Meanwhile, a sudden upsurge could alter projections, and create new costs that owners had not budgeted for.
That said, there are new technologies available that can reduce the volatility of predicting wind speeds. Sentient Science uses the industrial internet to help clients accurately predict wind speeds and other variables to increase wind turbine efficiency. We provide accurate, concrete data that eliminates guesswork and the need for operators to make changes on the fly. Instead, they are often able to foresee drastic wind changes, and respond appropriately to ensure production is not impeded.
Further, we use the industrial internet to provide our clients with important data regarding their wind turbine systems. For example, we take into account the climate of their area and typical wind speeds, suggest how they should clock their wind turbines, and ensure they get the most output possible from their system.
For some, we may suggest to overclock their wind turbines for max efficiency, while others we may recommend to under clock, and extend the life of what should be a productive asset.
Nevertheless, we will look at a company’s specific situation, crunch the numbers and provide them with a customized plan that best suits their operation.
We welcome you to learn more about how we can help businesses in the wind turbine industry by participating in our free webinar. Register today, and learn how we can help improve the efficiency of your wind turbines and simultaneously improve your bottom line.