Tag: tests

  • Technical requirements and tests for wind farm roads and hardstands

    Two readers asked me how to assess the quality of the civil works in a wind farm. This is a very broad topic and it requires some previous knowledge in geotechnics and road construction. However, I think that someone might found useful an introductory article with some of the requirements that I would recommend to…

  • Wind farm testing and commissioning

    This is a short (and incomplete) summary of the main test which are usually performed in a wind farm. Test can be divided in 3 categories: factory tests, site tests and performance tests. Some test are performed before the start of the construction works, others during construction and commissioning and others when the wind farm…