RENOVA, a renewable energy developer and independent power producer in Japan, recently announced a strategic partnership with Shoreline Wind to implement its advanced construction simulations.
The partnership aims to enhance the developing and pre-development phases of RENOVA’s onshore wind projects. The Reihoku-Amakusa project in Japan is under construction, while the Mabini Wind Power Project in the Philippines is in pre-development phase.
The development of onshore wind farms is an inherently complex process, with significant costs and time tied to specialized equipment, storage, multimodal transportation, skilled labor, and equipment downtime. Even a 1 to 2 percent increase in efficiency during the developing and pre-development phases can save developers millions and accelerate construction, shortening the timeline to bring a site online.
The Reihoku-Amakusa project in Japan involves the construction of 13 wind turbines with a total capacity of 54.6 MW. The project faces major logistical challenges, including severe tidal restrictions at the arrival port, requiring components to be transferred via smaller vessels or barges before reaching land. Additionally, Japan’s mountainous terrain means there is limited available land for wind-turbine storage and construction staging.
The Mabini Wind Power Project, in the planning stage, aims to generate about 50 MW of capacity from six to eight turbines. The project highlights challenges unique to the Philippines and other emerging wind-energy markets where essential infrastructure is still being developed. One major challenge is the lack of an arrival port for secondary offshore transport.
While both projects highlight unique challenges, RENOVA looks to deploy precision logistics to overcome obstacles found in both. By integrating Shoreline’s AI-powered simulation platform, RENOVA aims to optimize resource allocation and delivery of major components, improve project efficiency, and reduce costs.
The platform helps analyze various data, including weather patterns and logistical constraints, to accurately schedule transportation and construction activities.
The partnership is expected to deliver substantial cost savings for RENOVA. “Shoreline Wind’s technology allows us to plan our projects more effectively by reducing operational costs and improving overall performance during the planning and construction phases,” said Takaaki Kurihara, RENOVA lead civil engineer. “Integrating Shoreline’s advanced simulation software is a crucial step in scaling our operations internationally while maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.”
“We are excited to support RENOVA’s planning strategy globally,” said Ole-Erik Endredud, founder and chief product officer at Shoreline Wind. “By simulating the construction phase of an onshore wind project with the most comprehensive and reliable data sources, including expected weather patterns and resource availability, RENOVA will reduce downtime and maximize operational efficiency. This approach ensures that expensive resources are used more effectively, which is crucial in the challenging and often costly wind energy environment.”
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