Technical operations management for Wind, PV and BESS

As a specialist in the technical management of PV & wind energy systems and BESS, we are at your side as a partner with more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector.

Energy consult is managed by proven experts: technically, commercially, organisationally. By regularly exchanging information with each other and examining all relevant data and documentation of the energy parks managed by us, we ensure the maximisation of profits for operators and investors.

We offer our customers flexible service packages - from basic packages to full-service asset management. This concept also includes holistic support for substations, testing and planning of grid connections as well as all activities related to the ongoing operation of your energy park. We will submit an individual offer to you at any time, tailored to your needs.

Maximum availability of your energy generation plants for successful operation

Your energy generation plants are monitored 24/7 by our experts to ensure maximum availability.

Our monitoring system keeps an eye on your system around the clock and, in the event of a fault, we take all the necessary steps to rectify the fault as quickly as possible.

Your benefit: Downtimes are reduced to a minimum.

Technical operations management uses weather forecasts, environmental analyses and documentation for preventive maintenance to anticipate faults and eliminate weak points. Through regular turbine inspections, it is possible to detect damage at an early stage and avoid costs due to downtime.

We assume overall plant responsibility and relieve you as the operator.

We always keep an eye on deadlines for operational obligations and licensing requirements so you can be sure that all necessary inspection and maintenance work is carried out in a timely manner.

Monitoring of transfer stations for fault-minimised feeding-in

In addition to the monitoring of your energy parks, energy consult also offers the control and on-call service for the transfer station present in the energy park.

Since a failure of the transfer station leads to the loss of the entire feed-in, quick response is of great importance.
In accordance with our optimisation approach, the management of the transfer stations is always designed in such a way that all processes of fault elimination, troubleshooting and maintenance are efficiently coordinated.

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BIG DATA under Control – with COPAS

Maximise the performance of your wind turbines through data-driven analysis (3rd-level operational management)

COPAS (Continuous Operational Performance Analysis) enhances our technical operations management with in-depth, continuous analysis of turbine control systems and condition data. Using state-of-the-art data analytics and advanced SCADA sensor technology, we enable predictive and precise performance assessments of your wind turbines across Europe and similar time zones.

Particularly beneficial for larger asset portfolios: By centrally and automatically analysing cross-site operational data, COPAS allows for the early identification and targeted exploitation of performance and optimisation potential. This makes it especially valuable for managing larger wind farm portfolios.

The perfect addition to technical operations management

  • 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of turbine control systems and condition

  • Goal: continuous assurance of target performance for each turbine

  • Utilisation of advanced data analytics based on SCADA sensors and additional data sources

With COPAS, you invest in data-driven optimisation for your wind farms and secure long-term, maximum yields.

Request your personalised offer now:  Contact us.

Added Value for Your Assets

  • Detection of anomalies not reported by the SCADA system (warning or alarm logs)

  • Identification of undetected performance degradation

  • Proactive temperature analysis of main components to reduce unplanned downtime

  • Shift from reactive to proactive operations

  • Advanced expertise and capacity for root cause analysis in the event of issues

  • Flexible system: can be individually extended with additional data fields and analytics

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    Reduced energy losses
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    Faster fault resolution
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    Prevention of consequential damage

Frequently asked questions:

Is COPAS a purely AI-based application? To what extent are the findings traceable and comprehensible?

No, COPAS is not a purely AI-based application. At its core are physical–statistical models, as the performance behaviour of wind turbines can be represented very effectively through transparent and well-understood physical relationships. These models make it possible to analyse anomalies and deviations in a transparent manner, to understand them in a sound and traceable way, and to substantiate findings when engaging with wind turbine manufacturers (OEMs).

Artificial intelligence is currently used in COPAS only as a supplementary element and within the scope of internal development activities. In the assessment of performance behaviour, we have so far not identified any decisive added value compared to established methods. Purely AI-based solutions proved insufficient for our purposes, as the traceability of results during fault analysis was limited.

The real added value of COPAS lies in the end-to-end automation of key analysis processes: from data import and the assignment of signals and turbine-specific threshold values, through KPI calculation, data flagging and alarming, to the preparation of results – all in a transparent, structured and fully traceable manner.

How is data connectivity to the wind turbines implemented?

COPAS supports a wide range of commonly used systems such as Greenbyte, Bazefield, Nispera, Rotorsoft and WIS. In addition, direct integration with SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL or other ODBC-compatible database systems is possible. New interfaces can be implemented flexibly as required.

What proportion of wind turbines or wind farms show optimisation potential identified with COPAS?

The identification of optimisation potential depends strongly on data quality and on cooperation with the operations management team – in particular on how quickly indications are acted upon and communicated to the OEMs. In principle, experience shows that potential can be identified in a share of the analysed turbines. COPAS is flexible in its application: it does not necessarily have to be deployed across an entire wind farm or over the full lifetime of the turbines. In many cases, the system is used selectively for individual turbines or, for example, for the first three years of operation.

Is it possible to regularly summarise identified anomalies in a report?

Yes. As soon as COPAS detects a relevant anomaly, an ad-hoc report is automatically sent to the customer or the operations management team. If desired, these findings can also be included in the monthly technical operations report, where they are documented in a structured manner.