FOR OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS
Accelerate the development of your wind farm with generative construction technology
With ALICE, owners and EPC contractors can harness the power of optioneering to drive construction efficiency and accelerate the project delivery of wind farm projects.
Accelerate project timeline, achieve cost efficiencies, and mitigate risks with ALICE
ALICE is your project timeline accelerator, helping you achieve cost efficiencies and minimize risks. By simulating the effects of delays, including those caused by procurement issues, ALICE rapidly develops alternative sequences to bring projects back on track. With ALICE, owners and contractors can optimize construction schedules to prioritize project delivery + energization.
Explore numerous ways to build before you break ground
Use ALICE to explore a variety of construction options and create detailed, resource-loaded schedules you need to pursue and win projects profitably.
Put renewable energy on the fast track with ALICE
Optioneer execution strategies in ALICE to learn the cost and time impact of scenarios, plan ahead for supply chain constraints and identify opportunities to optimize the critical path.
Use ALICE as a generative risk mitigation tool
Use ALICE to protect your project by simulating the cost and time impact of various project risks while also automatically generating corrective schedules to mitigate delays.
CASE STUDY
Optimizing the construction of a solar farm: ALICE's role in minimizing delays and maximizing resource utilization
CUSTOMER: CONFIDENTIAL
A solar farm project faced a critical challenge - how to avoid a potential schedule delay and optimize the work front density.
The team leveraged ALICE to simulate, analyze, and compare various aspects, including cost, time, and construction methods.
Through ALICE, the project not only recouped a potential 45-day delay from the original P6 schedule but also accelerated it by an impressive 23 days beyond the baseline leading to substantial financial gains eventually, bringing the project to market earlier.
Construction Project Scheduling Software for Wind Farms
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How generative technology speeds up project delivery
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Overview: ALICE for wind farm construction
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Webinar: Optimizing project resources with ALICE
We demonstrate resource optimization use cases on three types of projects - commercial, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
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Wind Farm Construction Management Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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A wind farm comprises several essential components, including wind turbines with their rotor blades, nacelle, gearbox, generator, and supporting tower. Substations step up the generated voltage for efficient transmission and grid connectivity, while the electrical infrastructure includes a collection system and transmission lines. Access roads facilitate construction and maintenance; meteorological towers gauge wind conditions; and control systems, often using SCADA, centralize monitoring and management.
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facilities are crucial for daily activities, and the entire setup often sits on specially designed foundations. Additional components might include power electronics like converters and inverters, and some modern wind farms also integrate energy storage systems for enhanced efficiency.
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Wind energy is generated when the wind pushes against the blades of large machines called wind turbines. As the wind blows, it turns the blades of these turbines, which are connected to a generator. As the blades spin, the generator converts the kinetic energy from this movement into electricity. This electricity can then be used to power homes, businesses, and other facilities.
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Constructing a wind energy project poses various challenges. Site selection requires a delicate balance between areas with strong, consistent winds and minimal environmental or social impact. Securing permits can be a lengthy process, given concerns about local ecosystems, bird migration, or noise. Initial costs for infrastructure and equipment are high. The construction itself needs specialized equipment and skilled labor to erect large turbines. Connecting the project to the power grid may require additional infrastructure. Finally, local communities might resist wind projects due to concerns about aesthetics, property values, or potential disruptions.
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The construction duration of a wind farm varies based on its size, location, and complexity. Typically, once all permits and approvals are secured, a medium-sized wind farm can take between 6 to 12 months to construct. However, this does not account for the potentially lengthy preliminary stages, including site selection, environmental impact assessments, securing financing, and design. Including these stages, the entire process from conception to completion can extend anywhere from 3 to 5 years, or even longer for particularly large or complex projects.