Our Work
Windforce Technology implements advanced control concepts into real world applications including island (stand-alone), microgrid, and parallel-utility projects utilizing distributed small wind turbines, photo-voltaic and agri-voltaic components, and battery energy storage systems.
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Hybrid Microgrid WT-PV-BESS
Advanced hybrid microgrid with battery energy storage, renewables, and diesel generator. Complete engineered systems including wind turbine (WT), solar photo-voltaic and agri-voltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and advanced controllers for independent energy production and management via artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, including SCADA with interactive data visualization dashboards and automated reporting functionality.
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Advanced Control Software
Advanced control software with Over Voltage Ride Thru (OVRT) and Low Voltage Ride Thru (LVRT) via complex control strategies utilizing wind, solar, and battery energy storage, completely configurable.
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UL508 Panel Shop
UL508 certified panel shop capabilities include retrofit of obsolete control system circuit boards, reverse engineering, complete panel and control system builds for prototypes, low or high volume projects, installation and commissioning. We are currently [2025] retrofitting controllers on (49) Z-750 and (57) MWT-600 wind turbines, adding advanced capabilities to increase energy production by up to 10% annually, improve operations and maintenance via modern GUI (HMI), and increase operational life-cycles.
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Documentation Management
We use advanced software applications and tools that optimize data and documentation management including revision tracking, QA/QC inspection records, traceability of critical components, instant quote capabilities, and others. Our use of the Diataxis framework provides a core structure by organizing our documentation into four types: Tutorials, How-To Guides, Reference, and Explanation.
Project Development Process
The project development process for on-shore distributed energy resources (DERs) requires six (6) steps to optimize the installation and commissioning of wind, solar, battery energy storage, hydro, and diesel/gas generator(s).
Distributed Energy Resources
Timeline: 30-60 day(s)
Stage: 1 (Feasibility)
Site selection: Analysis to identify or confirm suitable area for a project with special consideration to:
Topology and wind speed
Grid connection
Conservation and landscape designations
Availability of land to lease / purchase
Proximity to dwellings
Consideration of broader policy environment (such as market conditions, political signals)
Timeline: 30 day(s)
Stage: 2 (Decision)
Decision to invest: Based on feasibility study, determine go/no-go status for the project:
Purchase Order (or On-line/Web Order)
Timeline: 30-90 day(s)
Stage: 3 (Site Scoping)
Scoping and site acquisition: Detailed analysis and feasibility studies to test suitability of the site, and if any constraints for development.
Assessment and design:
Environmental and technical studies
Ornithological survey
Noise assessments and RADAR surveying
Timeline: 30-90 day(s)
Stage: 4 (Planning & Consent)
Pre-application: Developer requests pre-application advice from planning authority before submitting their application and their application being validated.
Pre-application leads to Assessment: Planning authority assesses the project application and conducts its own consultation before granting planning permission.
Grid connection agreement: In parallel to the planning and scoping process, the developer must secure a grid connection agreement with the relevant network operator.
Timeline: 30-90 day(s)
Stage: 4 (Planning & Consent)
Pre-application: Developer requests pre-application advice from planning authority before submitting their application and their application being validated.
Pre-application leads to Assessment: Planning authority assesses the project application and conducts its own consultation before granting planning permission.
Grid connection agreement: In parallel to the planning and scoping process, the developer must secure a grid connection agreement with the relevant network operator.
Timeline: 30-90 day(s)
Stage: 5 (Finalization)
Post-decision: LPA discharges conditions on consent (RADAR mitigation).
CfD: Developer may apply for a CfD. Failure to secure a contract may lead to decision to divest.
Investment rounds: Developers secure investment for the project, which could be a mix of private debt/equity or from the balance sheet.
Supply chain agreements: Contract delivery and installation of turbines and balance of plant infrastructure.
Timeline: 30-90 day(s)
Stage: 6 (Construction)
Construction: Developer commences construction of the windfarm.
Work includes clearing site and associated infrastructure.
Mitigations must be put in place relevant to any specific planning conditions, such as RADAR objections.