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WindLogics
purchases two Tritons, plans to add remote sensing data to predict
wake effects
Somerville, MA and St. Paul, MN, May 6, 2009 — WindLogics
and Second Wind Inc. announced today that WindLogics has purchased two
Second Wind Triton™ sonic wind profilers and plans to use the Triton
data with SCADA data in a new study on an operating wind farm.
 WindLogics' home page features a picture of Triton in use at a working wind farm
Commercially released in 2007, the Triton has heretofore been used mostly in wind resource assessment studies, usually in conjunction with meteorological tower measurements. "WindLogics is a well-respected meteorological firm, and we're excited to see them finding new uses for the Triton," said Second Wind COO Larry Letteney.
WindLogics is known worldwide for providing independent wind resource assessment services throughout all phases of a project, from studies through finance and eventually operation. "Remote data collection is playing a growing role in our work," says Mark Ahlstrom, WindLogics CEO. "This year, WindLogics will be deploying two Tritons at an operating wind farm. We're working with the University of Minnesota to use the SCADA and SoDAR data to develop a high resolution model predicting wake effects and enabling improved wind farm design. The Tritons will provide reliable and continuous wind profiles under these complex conditions."
"We're look forward to using the Tritons for this project. The units are affordable, portable and rugged, and we also appreciate the SkyServe satellite data service," says Ahlstrom.
The development phase of this R&D project, conducted as part of the Xcel
Renewable Development Fund, will be completed in 2011, with the entire project completed by 2012. In addition to this project, WindLogics looks forward to using the Tritons to develop rich on-site data sets for additional R&D into improved wind resource assessment and forecasting services.
"We see a growing list of applications for the Triton in all stages of wind farm development and operation," says Second Wind's Letteney. "We're excited to see WindLogics, a clear leader in the field, adopting the Triton and adding it to their studies."
About WindLogics
Using advanced computational techniques and meteorological expertise, WindLogics integrates on-site data with our unmatched archived weather data to assist project developers, financiers and utilities in identifying, building and operating successful wind projects. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information on WindLogics and its services, visit www.WindLogics.com.
About Second Wind Inc.
Founded in 1980, Second Wind Inc. advances the use of wind data to make wind energy more profitable for owners, painless for operators and practical for consumers. Key products include: Nomad® data logger and tower systems; Triton® sodar systems; SkyServe® satellite wind data service and Phaser® power transducers. Second Wind is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, and is privately held. For more information on the Triton sonic wind profiler or SkyServe satellite wind data service and Second Wind's other products, visit www.secondwind.com.
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