This report documents the challenges and lessons learnt during the construction and deliver of the Doppler lidar System for use in the Dual Doppler Forecast demonstration.
Report extract
The Aeolius Wind Systems project aims to demonstrate two innovative and complementary energy forecasting technologies for use in the National Electricity Market (NEM):
- an advanced laser radar (lidar) system, designed to provide a minimum of five minutes’ notice of changes in the power output of wind turbines, by measuring the wind field
upstream from wind farms. - the use of neural network and/or Linear model wind forecasting technology using data collected by the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) on wind farms.
The key learnings arising from the construction and delivery of the Doppler lidar System(s) for use in the Dual Doppler Forecast demonstration are discussed. Significant time delays were experienced as the result of supply chain disruption and due to damage of equipment during its transport to Australia.
Solutions for addressing the underlying causes are discussed along with insights into the required information for installing and operating the technology in the application. A proposal to facilitate the development of Best Practice Guidelines to accelerate the use of the technology in the industry sector is suggested.