WindESCo Receives Approval from DNV for its Energy Improvement Analysis Method for Wind Turbines

Approval validates the startup’s ability to reliably measure changes in wind turbine performance using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques

BURLINGTON, MA —April 1, 2021 – WindESCo, the pioneer in renewable energy optimization, today announced that it has received approval from DNV, whose group of companies include the world’s leading renewable energy advisor,  for its  Energy Improvement Analysis Method 3.0. The method uses machine learning to evaluate energy improvement of wind turbines following upgrades to underperforming turbines. Using machine learning, WindESCo is able to compare how the performance of adjusted turbines compares to control turbines, normalizing for differences in turbine location and other variables. 

The DNV review included a detailed look at the methodology, data selection, uncertainty quantification, and reporting requirements. Nathan Post, Sr. Director of R&D at WindESCo noted, “This work marks a significant advancement in the state-of-the-art for measuring performance improvements on wind plants.” 

This latest iteration of WindESCo’s energy improvement analysis replaces a version approved by DNV in 2019. The updates were made to better-measure small changes in wind turbine performance and improve accuracy. The model is currently being utilized at over 20 wind farms around the world in an effort to measure improvement to annual energy production (AEP) made through WindESCo’s proprietary algorithms and software solutions. The approval by DNV of its most current energy improvement analysis is an important proof point as the company seeks to scale its services. 

 “What sets WindESCo apart in the industry is that our analytics do more than identify problems at wind turbines and farms, by also providing solutions to fix them and subsequently measure the results, said  Blair Heavey, CEO of WindESCo. “The vetting by DNV validates that our “measure” procedures are scientifically sound. I’m extremely proud of the R&D team here at WindESCo, which possesses deep knowledge of wind science, engineering, and machine learning and has worked together to translate that knowledge to a scalable solution we can bring to our customers.” 

Post added, “In the end, this approval helps WindESCo in pursuing its mission of maximizing the performance of our customers’ wind assets by ensuring every turbine achieves its optimum energy production and reliability.”