
PPT Wind School
Overview
Each year, One Power Company’s PPT team gathers for Wind School, an immersive week of discussions and presentations on key topics from the industry. This program provides a chance to share insights, stay up-to-date with industry trends, and deepen our understanding to drive continued progress and innovation.
Shortcuts:
2024 PPT Wind School
Wind 101 Part 1
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
Wind 101 Part 2
This video walks through the process of conducting feasibility studies for wind energy projects. It describes how One Power evaluates areas for turbine placement, models potential risks, and assesses the impact on surrounding communities.
PPR 101
This Wind School session gives an overview of a sound propagation model for analyzing wind turbine sound levels. It explains how to input data from sound studies, interpret the results, and measure sound activity accurately.
Wind 103 Wind Industry Basics Part 2
In this Wind School session, Liz covers the essential theories behind ice throw and sound modeling for wind turbines. The video provides a comprehensive look at the current modeling techniques used to assess both ice and sound, and gives an overview of how these models are applied.
WRA Part 1
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
WRA Part 2
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
PPR Part 2
In this Wind School session, Liz covers the essential theories behind ice throw and sound modeling for wind turbines. The video provides a comprehensive look at the current modeling techniques used to assess both ice and sound, and gives an overview of how these models are applied.
PPR Part 2 Continued
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
WRA Continuum Theory
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
WRA 200 MCO, Wake Loss
In this Wind School session, Liz covers the essential theories behind ice throw and sound modeling for wind turbines. The video provides a comprehensive look at the current modeling techniques used to assess both ice and sound, and gives an overview of how these models are applied.
Wake Continued Deep Array
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
WRA Turbulence Intensity
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
Designing a Scientific Study
In this Wind School session, Liz covers the essential theories behind ice throw and sound modeling for wind turbines. The video provides a comprehensive look at the current modeling techniques used to assess both ice and sound, and gives an overview of how these models are applied.
Land
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
OPC Contracts Overview
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
Wind 101 Part 1
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
Wind 101 Part 2
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
PPR 101
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
Wind 103 Wind Industry Basics Part 1
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
Wind 103 Wind Industry Basics Part 2
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
WRA Part 1
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
WRA Part 2
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
PPR Part 1
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
PPR Part 2
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
PPR Part 2 Continued
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
WRA Continuum Theory
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
WRA 200 MET Filtering, Reanalysis
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
2023 PPT Wind School
Introduction to Feasibility Studies
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
Feasibility Studies 100
This video walks through the process of conducting feasibility studies for wind energy projects. It describes how One Power evaluates areas for turbine placement, models potential risks, and assesses the impact on surrounding communities.
Feasibility Studies 100 Pt.2
This Wind School session gives an overview of a sound propagation model for analyzing wind turbine sound levels. It explains how to input data from sound studies, interpret the results, and measure sound activity accurately.
Feasibility Studies 200 Pt.2
In this Wind School session, Liz covers the essential theories behind ice throw and sound modeling for wind turbines. The video provides a comprehensive look at the current modeling techniques used to assess both ice and sound, and gives an overview of how these models are applied.
Feasibility Studies 201
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
Introduction to Feasibility Studies
This video explains One Power’s approach to Feasibility Studies, highlighting the particular methodologies the PPT team uses. It covers shadow flicker, sound propagation, and the important role that feasibility studies play in ensuring the viability of our projects.
Feasibility Studies 100
This video walks through the process of conducting feasibility studies for wind energy projects. It describes how One Power evaluates areas for turbine placement, models potential risks, and assesses the impact on surrounding communities.
Feasibility Studies 100 Pt.2
This Wind School session gives an overview of a sound propagation model for analyzing wind turbine sound levels. It explains how to input data from sound studies, interpret the results, and measure sound activity accurately.
Feasibility Studies 200
This video explores the theory behind shadow flicker modeling. It breaks down the key components of shadow flicker models and explains how One Power predicts where and when shadow flicker may occur.
Feasibility Studies 200 Pt.2
In this Wind School session, Liz covers the essential theories behind ice throw and sound modeling for wind turbines. The video provides a comprehensive look at the current modeling techniques used to assess both ice and sound, and gives an overview of how these models are applied.
Feasibility Studies 201
This video provides a summary of what has been covered in previous sessions about feasibility studies. It then provides a test case based on a real-world wind project, walking through different aspects of the feasibility process.
2021 PPT Wind School
Intro & Wind 101 Pt.1
This Wind School session is split into two parts. The first provides an overview of the responsibilities and scope of PPT at One Power and also explains how the Dropbox file structure works. The second portion is a presentation on understanding wind.
Wind 101 Pt.2
This session explores the fundamentals of weather patterns and reading radars. It describes different types of fronts, cloud formations, and storms and how these weather elements might impact wind energy projects.
How to Develop a Wind Project Pt.1
This video explains One Power’s sales process, particularly the “scouting” and “harpooning” phases. After establishing how One Power brings new customers in, it describes the specific responsibilities that PPT oversees.
How to Develop a Wind Project Pt.2
This session provides an overview of the specific deliverables that PPT sends to potential customers, particularly Individual Evaluations and data sets. It also describes the process that happens after an Initial Evaluation, including the creation of term sheets and Renewable Energy Agreements (REAs).
PDDP Overview
This Wind School session provides an overview of the Project Due Diligence Package (PDDP). It describes what is included in a PDDP, how to structure it, who is involved, and what programs are used throughout the process.
Siting: Overview
This session covers the essential elements of turbine setting, focusing on key factors like setbacks, land selection, and wind routes. It explains how setbacks are applied and the criteria that are used to determine a project’s viability.
Siting: External
This session describes the external factors and regulations that impact siting. It then looks at some specific case studies to give practical examples of how these factors are applied in real-world scenarios.
WRA: Overview
This session provides an overview of a Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). It explains how data is collected through wind analyses, energy production analyses, and site-specific meteorological studies to determine the feasibility of wind energy projects. It concludes with specifics to One Power’s methodologies, tying the technical aspects of a WRA into One Power’s broader goals for project development.
WRA: Datasets
This session takes a closer look at WRA’s, explaining the datasets used, binning, extrapolation, and the process of measuring, correlating, and predicting. It concludes by exploring One Power’s standard datasets and the in-house WRA methods.
WRA: Terrain complexities and Environmental Conditions
This session explores the challenges of calculating WRAs in areas with complex terrain and varying environmental conditions. It explains the specific datasets that are used and how they are applied to model wind behavior in diverse environments.
WRA: Site Conditions
This session provides an overview of the key variables involved in WRAs and how site conditions influence wind energy potential. It explains the critical datasets used, including wind speed, direction, temperature, and topographical data, and how they are applied to calculate wind resources at a specific site.
Intro & Wind 101 Pt.1
This Wind School session is split into two parts. The first provides an overview of the responsibilities and scope of PPT at One Power and also explains how the Dropbox file structure works. The second portion is a presentation on understanding wind.
Wind 101 Pt.2
This session explores the fundamentals of weather patterns and reading radars. It describes different types of fronts, cloud formations, and storms and how these weather elements might impact wind energy projects.
How to Develop a Wind Project Pt. 1
This video explains One Power’s sales process, particularly the “scouting” and “harpooning” phases. After establishing how One Power brings new customers in, it describes the specific responsibilities that PPT oversees.
How to Develop a Wind Project Pt. 2
This session provides an overview of the specific deliverables that PPT sends to potential customers, particularly Individual Evaluations and data sets. It also describes the process that happens after an Initial Evaluation, including the creation of term sheets and Renewable Energy Agreements (REAs).
PDDP Overview
This Wind School session provides an overview of the Project Due Diligence Package (PDDP). It describes what is included in a PDDP, how to structure it, who is involved, and what programs are used throughout the process.
Siting: Overview
This session covers the essential elements of turbine setting, focusing on key factors like setbacks, land selection, and wind routes. It explains how setbacks are applied and the criteria that are used to determine a project’s viability.
Siting: External
This session describes the external factors and regulations that impact siting. It then looks at some specific case studies to give practical examples of how these factors are applied in real-world scenarios.
Siting: Engineering Site Visit
This brief video walks you through what to expect on a site visit. It covers the proper PPE that is needed and provides an overview of safety protocols to follow while on-site.
WRA: Overview
This session provides an overview of a Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). It explains how data is collected through wind analyses, energy production analyses, and site-specific meteorological studies to determine the feasibility of wind energy projects. It concludes with specifics to One Power’s methodologies, tying the technical aspects of a WRA into One Power’s broader goals for project development.
WRA: Datasets
This session takes a closer look at WRA’s, explaining the datasets used, binning, extrapolation, and the process of measuring, correlating, and predicting. It concludes by exploring One Power’s standard datasets and the in-house WRA methods.
WRA: Terrain complexities and Environmental Conditions
This session explores the challenges of calculating WRAs in areas with complex terrain and varying environmental conditions. It explains the specific datasets that are used and how they are applied to model wind behavior in diverse environments.
WRA: Site Conditions
This session provides an overview of the key variables involved in WRAs and how site conditions influence wind energy potential. It explains the critical datasets used, including wind speed, direction, temperature, and topographical data, and how they are applied to calculate wind resources at a specific site.
PPR: Performance Factors
This session covers the concept of performance factors and their role in project planning. It discusses uncertainty factors and how they influence performance factor calculations, and how different performance factors work together to ensure accurate project assessments.
PPR: Software
This session focuses on the use of exceedance software for project planning and risk analysis, with an emphasis on P50 calculations. It explains how to run the software model, interpret the results, and understand the significance for predicting wind energy performance.
Site Utility Rates and Project Sizing
This session begins with a refresher on “Electricity 101” before moving into an overview of billing components and rate structures. It provides an overview of an overproduction model and the impact of project sizing.
Project Financials
This session provides an overview of the financial structures involved in wind energy projects, with a focus on the differences between CapEx (Capital Expenditure) and PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) financing. It explains how CapEx financing involves upfront capital investment in the project, while PPA financing allows customers to purchase energy without owning the assets.
Regulatory Things
This session provides an overview of the regulatory and permitting processes involved in wind energy projects. It covers the key aspects of zoning memos, permitting requirements specific to Ohio, and the steps needed to ensure compliance with local and state regulations. The session concludes with a zoning case study.
Land and Construction Engineering
This session focuses on the key aspects of land and construction engineering in wind energy projects. It covers third-party settings, the phases of compliance throughout the project lifecycle, and how environmental conditions impact engineering decisions.
Turbine Info
This session provides a comprehensive overview of turbine documentation, including suitability documents, foundation designs, and load calculations. It covers the essential details of tower internals and reviews the contents of the PDDP appendix, offering insights into the technical specifications and engineering requirements for wind turbines.
LiDAR Waltz Install
This brief video walks you through how to install LiDAR Waltz software on your computer.
Instrumentation: SITU
This session focuses on the purpose and application of on site-instruments used to collect critical data for wind energy projects. It covers the different instruments used by One Power, and addresses the process of analyzing and using the collected data to make informed decisions.
PPR: Performance Factors
This session covers the concept of performance factors and their role in project planning. It discusses uncertainty factors and how they influence performance factor calculations, and how different performance factors work together to ensure accurate project assessments.
PPR: Software
This session focuses on the use of exceedance software for project planning and risk analysis, with an emphasis on P50 calculations. It explains how to run the software model, interpret the results, and understand the significance for predicting wind energy performance.
Site Utility Rates and Project Sizing
This session begins with a refresher on “Electricity 101” before moving into an overview of billing components and rate structures. It provides an overview of an overproduction model and the impact of project sizing.
Project Financials
This session provides an overview of the financial structures involved in wind energy projects, with a focus on the differences between CapEx (Capital Expenditure) and PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) financing. It explains how CapEx financing involves upfront capital investment in the project, while PPA financing allows customers to purchase energy without owning the assets.
Regulatory Things
This session provides an overview of the regulatory and permitting processes involved in wind energy projects. It covers the key aspects of zoning memos, permitting requirements specific to Ohio, and the steps needed to ensure compliance with local and state regulations. The session concludes with a zoning case study.
Land and Construction Engineering
This session focuses on the key aspects of land and construction engineering in wind energy projects. It covers third-party settings, the phases of compliance throughout the project lifecycle, and how environmental conditions impact engineering decisions.
Turbine Info
This session provides a comprehensive overview of turbine documentation, including suitability documents, foundation designs, and load calculations. It covers the essential details of tower internals and reviews the contents of the PDDP appendix, offering insights into the technical specifications and engineering requirements for wind turbines.
PDDP Next Steps
This session outlines the next steps in the PDDP process, focusing on land acquisition and community rollout. It covers the strategies for securing land for wind energy projects and the importance of engaging with local communities prior to construction.
LiDAR Waltz Install
This brief video walks you through how to install LiDAR Waltz software on your computer.
Instrumentation: SITU
This session focuses on the purpose and application of on site-instruments used to collect critical data for wind energy projects. It covers the different instruments used by One Power, and addresses the process of analyzing and using the collected data to make informed decisions.
2019 PPT Wind School
Syllabus
The 2019 Wind School syllabus gives a detailed overview of the key courses and topics the sessions will cover.
Intro to Wind Pt.1
This introductory session begins with an overview of “Atmospheric Science 101.” It then moves on to cover WRAs and energy production reports.
Intro to Wind Pt.2
This second introductory session focuses on weather, going in-depth on fronts, clouds, and types of precipitation. It concludes by talking about storms and what the PPT team should look for when assessing weather patterns.
Financials
This session covers key aspects of One Power’s financial strategies, focusing on the comparison between Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Capital Expenditure models. It delves into the process of pricing meetings, discusses available incentives, and outlines the key report deliverables that guide decision-making.
Zoning
This session provides an introduction to zoning regulations and their importance in wind energy projects. It offers an overview of One Power’s specific zoning requirements and how they are addressed and includes the processes and analysis used by the PPT team to ensure compliance and guide project development.
Report Writing
This Wind School session explains One Power’s approach to creating professional reports. It covers the key elements of formatting, editing, and the internal review process, as well as the role of independent reviews. The session concludes with a focus on close-out items, ensuring all necessary steps are completed before finalizing reports for delivery.
Third Party Studies
This session provides an overview of the external reviews and assessments that are critical to One Power’s project validation process. It explains the different types of third-party reviews used to ensure transparency and compliance throughout development.
Engineering
This session focuses on critical elements involved with project development. It covers site layouts, reading one-line documents, and how engineering decisions impact siting. It concludes by highlighting key considerations during the development phase to ensure successful project execution.
FAA Process
This presentation outlines the necessary steps and regulations for obtaining FAA approval.
Turbine Sustainability
This session provides an introduction to the key concepts related to turbine stability in wind energy projects. It offers an overview of Goldwind-specific terms and guidelines, along with a step-by-step explanation of how to properly fill out and submit reports to Goldwind.
Next Steps Pt. 1
The first part of this concluding session covers micrositing, explaining what it is and the steps involved in the process. It also gives an overview of the land acquisition process, outlining key timelines and procedures. The session concludes with additional PPT close-out items.
Next Steps Pt.2
The second part of this Wind School concluding session provides an overview of MCC and its role in wind energy projects. It covers the organization of file structures, the process for construction hand-off, and the steps involved in community rollout.
Intro to Wind Pt.1
This introductory session begins with an overview of “Atmospheric Science 101.” It then moves on to cover WRAs and energy production reports.
Intro to Wind Pt.2
This second introductory session focuses on weather, going in-depth on fronts, clouds, and types of precipitation. It concludes by talking about storms and what the PPT team should look for when assessing weather patterns.
Financials
This session covers key aspects of One Power’s financial strategies, focusing on the comparison between Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Capital Expenditure models. It delves into the process of pricing meetings, discusses available incentives, and outlines the key report deliverables that guide decision-making.
Zoning
This session provides an introduction to zoning regulations and their importance in wind energy projects. It offers an overview of One Power’s specific zoning requirements and how they are addressed and includes the processes and analysis used by the PPT team to ensure compliance and guide project development.
Report Writing
This Wind School session explains One Power’s approach to creating professional reports. It covers the key elements of formatting, editing, and the internal review process, as well as the role of independent reviews. The session concludes with a focus on close-out items, ensuring all necessary steps are completed before finalizing reports for delivery.
Third Party Studies
This session provides an overview of the external reviews and assessments that are critical to One Power’s project validation process. It explains the different types of third-party reviews used to ensure transparency and compliance throughout development.
Engineering
This session focuses on critical elements involved with project development. It covers site layouts, reading one-line documents, and how engineering decisions impact siting. It concludes by highlighting key considerations during the development phase to ensure successful project execution.
FAA Process
This presentation outlines the necessary steps and regulations for obtaining FAA approval.
Turbine Sustainability
This session provides an introduction to the key concepts related to turbine stability in wind energy projects. It offers an overview of Goldwind-specific terms and guidelines, along with a step-by-step explanation of how to properly fill out and submit reports to Goldwind.
Next Steps Pt. 1
The first part of this concluding session covers micrositing, explaining what it is and the steps involved in the process. It also gives an overview of the land acquisition process, outlining key timelines and procedures. The session concludes with additional PPT close-out items.
Next Steps Pt. 2
The second part of this Wind School concluding session provides an overview of MCC and its role in wind energy projects. It covers the organization of file structures, the process for construction hand-off, and the steps involved in community rollout.