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March 2023 Update

Fact sheet March 2023Fact sheet March 2022
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 7.2 m/sca. 7.2 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 38 GWhca. 38 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents00

 

In March, the production was mainly affected by the lower wind speed.

The focus in March was to start some maintenance during the low wind speed day. There was as well some work to finalize the planning of the activities for 2023.

 

In 2023, there will be:

  • Completion of blade repairs started in 2022 as well as the one scheduled for 2023
  • Planned annual maintenance as per the maintenance manual
  • Blades inspections
  • Site inspections
  • HSE audit

 

Although spring has started, it remains with winter conditions at night. Extra attention to ice and/or soft grounds are important when visiting the wind farm.

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Update January & February 2023

Fact sheet January 2023
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 8.8 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 46 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents0
Fact sheet February 2023
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 8.6 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 56 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents1
(car light collision
due to ice)

 

In January, the production remains slightly impacted by the ice. In February, the conditions improved, and the production was greater.

 

BJV13
• The clean up will be completed in 2023
• The conclusion of the root cause analysis was finalized and reported to Länsstyrelsen

The focus in January and February was focused on getting a good production. The annual planned maintenance will commence in March.

 

In 2023, there will be:
• Completion of two blades repairs started in 2022
• Planned annual maintenance as per the maintenance manual
• Blades inspections
• Site inspections

Due to the winter and icing conditions, it is important for people to pay attention when going in the vicinity of the wind farm.
Additional signs were put at the entrances of the wind farm.

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Wellcome Vindr

 

Determined to start a new growth phase, Vindr welcomes InfraVia, via its Swedish entity Treblade, as its new shareholder in order to boost its development efforts

The new partners will combine Vindr’s portfolio of projects and development skills, Treblade experience in building and operating onshore wind projects and InfraVia’s financing capabilities in order to create a leading independent wind power producer in the Nordics and Baltics.

 

In line with the European and National focus in reducing CO2 emissions and bringing competitive clean energy sources to communities, industrials and municipalities, InfraVia will support the growth of Vindr in these regions, the development of local expertise and competencies, and finally play a critical role in contributing to the targets set in the Paris Agreement.

 

Vindr invests in community-focused wind projects across Nordics and Baltics. The company has a pipeline of 3GW+ of onshore wind projects close to consumption in areas with capacity constraints.

 

“We are excited to continue our journey with a strong partner backing our ambitious development plan, and look forward to the synergies and experienced infrastructure investor brings“, says Camilla Andersson, co-founder at Vindr.

 

“In InfraVia we found a partner who not only shares our vision of wind project development, but also can elevate our strategy by adding stability and experience that will bring much needed green energy to the market faster”,  says Jan-Olav Oderud, co-founder at Vindr.

 

“Through our partnership with InfraVia we have now a stable and long-term deal in place to deliver on our commitments to society and industry in the Baltics as we continue the journey towards net-zero and domestic security of supply in an era of global political turmoil”, says Marko Viiding, member of management
board of Vindr Baltic OÜ.

 

“We are extremely happy to have joined forces with Vindr and to support them in the next development phase. With this investment we comfort our commitment to the Nordic area and the energy transition. We share Vindr’s vision of how to bring new carbon free energy to a capacity constraint market. Together we aim to become a leading Nordic and Baltic independent wind power producer.” says InfraVia Capital Partner’s CEO Vincent Levita .

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December 2022 Update

Fact sheet December 2022
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 8.2 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 27 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents0

 

In December, the production impacted by ice during the first half of the month. The icing improved, and the second half had great production days.

 

BJV13

  • The clean up will be completed in 2023
  • The conclusion of the root cause analysis was finalized and reported to Länsstyrelsen

 

The focus in December has been the last task under the planned maintenance for 2022. The ice has impacted the production, and made some maintenance tasks more lengthy.

 

The remaining two blades repairs will be done in 2023 together with the planned maintenance.

When there is planned maintenance, roadblocks are installed.

The site team then demobilized all main activities for the last two weeks of the month to prepare for the winter break.

The standby team was though on site to attend all potential trouble shooting.

Over the Christmas break, the windfarm did produce smoothly, and no major or urgent were required.

 

Due to the winter and icing conditions, it is important for people to pay attention when going in the vicinity of the wind farm.

Additional signs were put at the entrances of the wind farm

 

It is now time to wish you MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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November 2022 Update

Fact sheet november 2022
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 7.5 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 20 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents0

 

In November, the production was greatly impacted by the ice event seen in SE2 and SE1, lower wind speed, and planned maintenance (some turbines are stopped).

 

BJV13

  • The wind turbine is back in operation
  • The safety perimeter of 250m applies, and a temporary fence has been installed. It will remain until 2023
  • The clean up will be completed in 2023
  • The conclusion of the root cause analysis was finalized

The focus in November has been the planned maintenance. The ice has impacted the production, and made some maintenance tasks more complicated.

Blade repairs has been completed on 1 wind turbine out of three. The two remaining repairs will be conducted in 2023 together with the planned maintenance.

When there is planned maintenance, roadblocks are installed.

Until the end of December, a main crane is on site for maintenance. Signage are put, and the area should be avoided.

 

Due to the winter and icing conditions, it is important for people to pay attention when going in the vicinity of the wind farm.

Additional signs were put at the entrances of the wind farm

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October 2022 Update

In October, the production was mainly affected by lower average wind speed than expected, and the broken blade at BJV13, and planned maintenance (some turbines are stopped).

 

BJV13

  • The blade was exchanged, and the turbine will be put back in operation in November
  • The safety perimeter of 250m applies, and a temporary fence has been installed.
  • The clean up is prepared
  • The conclusion of the root cause analysis should be finalized end of November

The focus in October has been the planned maintenance, and preparation for the winter season.

Blade repairs are on-going on 3 turbines (planned maintenance)

When there is planned maintenance, roadblocks are installed.

Roads have been inspected, followed by leveling (plaining) and fill up of potholes. Snow poles were replaced where needed.

 

Fact sheet October 2022
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 7.9 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 48 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents0
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The focus in September has been the planned maintenance

Fact sheet September 2022
Average wind speed (m/s)ca. 7.8 m/s
Production (GWh)ca. 23 GWh
Safety and environmental incidents0

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In September, the production was mainly affected by planned outage (overlaying grid), and the broken blade at BJV13.

 

BJV13

  • The safety perimeter of 250m applies, and a temporary fence has been installed.
  • The clean up is prepared. The start date is not known yet.
  • The root cause analysis has started, and the conclusion still pending
  • The blade exchange works have started

 

The focus in September has been the planned maintenance, and preparation for the winter season

When there is planned maintenance, road blocks are installed.

Roads have been inspected, and will be made ready for the winter (snow poles mainly)

Some locals even joined the visit.

 

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Important information

Late in the evening on Thursday the 21st of July, an accident occurred in the wind farm when a blade broke on turbine Björkvattnet 13 (BJV13). No people were injured in the accident. The root cause analysis has been initiated together with the supplier of the turbines to be able to determine the reason for the failure.

We have set a temporary safety distance around the affected turbine (Björkvattnet 13 – BJV13) of 250 meters. The road leading up to that specific turbine has been blocked temporarily. We apologize for any inconvenience that this might cause.

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October 2021 Update

During October works continued to carry out any snag items, which are remedial works or items needing attention that were identified when the turbines are fully commissioned and inspected inside and out.

 

Re-instatement works continued at various locations around the site, and this month saw the completion of the removal of the stoned area, which had been used for storage of materials. Maintenance of the site roads continued with minor repairs being actioned as required.  De-mobilisation work continued with the site being cleared of materials and any remaining debris.

 

To summarise the status, main Installation is complete on all thirty-three (33) turbines; commissioning works have been completed on all thirty-three (33) turbines; and all thirty-three (33) turbines have completed their reliability run, the 8-day performance test and final stage before the turbine is considered operational. The Centre and South-East areas of the wind farm have achieved operational completion, which equates to two of the five sections of the wind farm.

 

November will see a continuation of re-instatement works and a continuation of remedial works once the required materials are delivered to site. The certification required for each turbine is targeted by the end of the year – which will see the wind farm’s remaining sections achieve operational completion.

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September 2021 Update

September saw the last turbine go through the final commissioning inspections before progressing to the 24hour check, and then successfully completing its reliability run which is an eight-day performance test.  This month work continued to carry out any snag items, which are remedial works or items needing attention that were identified when the turbines are fully commissioned and inspected inside and out.

 

Re-instatement works continued at various locations around the site, which included the dismantling and removal of the stoned area which had been used for storage of materials, and maintenance of the site roads.  De-mobilisation work also continued with areas being cleared of materials and containers from the offices were removed from site.

 

This month saw a further one (1) turbine commissioned, and one (1) complete their reliability run.

 

To summarise the status, main Installation is complete on all thirty-three (33) turbines; commissioning works have been completed on thirty-three (33) turbines; and thirty-three (33) turbines have completed their reliability run, the 8-day performance test and final stage before the turbine is considered operational. The Centre and South-East areas of the wind farm have achieved operational completion, which equates to two of the five sections of the wind farm.

 

September will see a continuation of de-mobilisation and re-instatement works and a continuation of remedial works once the required materials are delivered to site.