Consulting, Auditing and Due Diligence Activity

Period 2016-2021

EDP Renováveis: Monitoring (performance) of EDP Renewables Wind Farms (2016 -21)

This project/contract aims to analyze in detail the operating data of EDP-R Wind Farms (PEs), in order to monitor their operation and identify a possible strategic use of wind farms (PEs) to obtain benefits through distortion of competition, in particular in case of immobilization (total, partial or production reduction) due to human intervention,  not automatically triggered by the system and resulting from EDP-R behavior, and which cannot be justified for reasons of maintenance, technical reason or cause of force-force.

This project focused on a first phase of fifty-two PEs in a total of 1349 MVA of installed power. Currently, fifty-five PEs are systematically analyzed for a total of 1441 MVA of installed power.

To carry out this work, methodologies were developed that took into account: (i) international standards, e.g., IEC 61400-12-1, IEC 61400-26-1 and IEC 61400-26-2 (where applicable) and good wind industry practices; and (ii) the information required by the Competition Authority, the entity responsible for monitoring the contract.

WIND Renewable Energies and Environment S.A.

Study of evaluation of wind potential and estimate of energy production of the Marvila II Wind Farm with test of existing wind farm configurations and approved by the entity responsible for environmental impact assessment. Quality control and measurement of steering sensors with correction of wind data in the installation region of the Marvila II Wind Farm (2015).

Monitoring of two anemometric stations installed in Serbia with temperature-controlled sensor testing to reduce losses of monitored records due to sensor freezing and wind potential assessment and energy production estimates with energy-optimised micro-positioning in a Wind Farm tobe installed in Serbia (2014-2018).

Quality control of wind data in two anemometric stations installed in the continental national territory (Adiça and Aveleira) (2015 -2018).

Mapping of wind potential in the territories of Serbia and Montenegro. Identification of areas of interest for wind measurement and development of wind energy projects (2015-2018).

Period 2013-2015

APREN - Renewable Energy Producers Association

Study evaluating the life span of wind turbines and photovoltaic panels. (2013).

 WindPlus/Principle Power

Study evaluating offshore wind potential on the Portuguese Atlantic coast - viana do Castelo, Peniche and S. Pedro de Moel regions (Pilot zone). Estimates of energy production of an offshore wind farm. (2013).

EDP International

Development of the Atlas of Israel's Wind Potential. Identification of areas of interest for the development of Wind Energy projects (2013).

Secil, S.A.

Evaluation of wind potential and energy production estimates of the Mélvoa Wind Farm based on wind data measured in an anemometric station installed at the site under study (2013).

Period 2010 to 2012

EDP Internacional S.A./EDP Renováveis S.A.

Development of the Wind Potential Atlas for Venezuela (Continente and Margarita Islands, Coche). Development of GIS methodologies for development planning of the wind sector. Selection of regions with indicators favorable to wind development in Venezuelan territory. Installation and operation of weather stations.

Formation of teams of Venezuelan technicians to operate the anemometric stations on the ground as well as technical-scientific training in the area in the use of mesoscala models, evaluation of wind potential and estimation of energy production of wind farms.

Development of the Wind Potential Atlas for Dominica Island (Caribbean).  (2010-12)

GENERG Ltd

Several consultancy and technical-scientific assistance were developed bythe LNEG for the calibration site of the Gardunha Wind Farm for the purpose of evaluating turbine performance and checking the power curve (2010-2012).

TECNEIRA SA

Andeverything to identify the sustainable potential of the municipalities of Óbidos and Alcobaça. (2010).

Catavento, Lda

Conclusion of a consulting contract that includes not only the provision of consultancy services in the area of wind energy, but also the training of technicians and conducting professional internships.( 2010-11)

ENEÓLICA

Implementation of the study characterising wind potential in five locations in Finland. To carry out this work, meteorological and anemometric stations made available by the company ENEÓLICA were used. Under this contract, the energy production estimates of 5 wind farms to be installed in the regions under review were also determined.  In 2011, a contract for the provision of services for quality control of wind data and characterization of wind potential was held in two locations in the Portuguese – Adiça and Fiães – based on wind data measured in two anemometric stations. (2010) -11).

GESTO S.A (Gesto S.A/MARTIFER RENEWABLES) - Offshore

Technical-scientific consulting contract in the area of offshore wind potential assessment. Installation and monitoring of two anemometric stations installed on the north coast of the dunes of S. Jacinto.  (2011-12)

GESTO S.A (Gesto S.A/MARTIFER RENEWABLES) - Mozambique

Development of the Atlas of wind potential of Mozambique with interactive CD production of wind statistics. Installation of anemometric masts in Mozambican territory.  Installation and monitoring of anemometric stations in Mozambique. Studies evaluating wind potential and estimates of energy production in wind farms to be installed in the areas under study (201 0-12).

AREANATEJO/CIMAA

Evaluation of wind potential in the area of municipalities represented by the Energy Agency AREANATEJO. Operation of an anemometric station (Hawk, Castle of Vide).

Estimated energy production of the Portalegre Wind Farm. (2010)

ENEOP2

Technical-scientific consulting contract regarding the monitoring and maintenance of permanent anemometric stations installed in the PEs of Bravo and Mougueiras. Evaluation of the performance of three wind farms according to IEC 61400-12-1, ongoing. Procedure of site calibration of sites in wind farms under contract, to be mentioned; Wind Farms of Bairro, Bravo and Mougueiras. (2008-09)

GALPPower

Comprehensive service contract including installation and monitoring of 9 anemometric towers, assessment of wind potential and estimated production of 4 wind farms to be installed in the territory of Venezuela, formation of teams to operate the anemometric stations on the ground as well as technical-scientific training in the area of wind potential assessment and estimation of energy production of wind farms.

Conclusion of a collaboration protocol that includes not only the provision of consultancy services in the area of wind energy, but also the training of technicians and conducting professional internships.  . (2008-09)

Celia Anica - Pattern of discoveries

Execution of the evaluation of wind potential and estimates of energy production in the surroundings of the Discovery Pattern. This work was carried out in the framework of the Project of Rehabilitation of the Discovery Pattern and surrounding area, providing for the installation of micro-turbines both from a didactic perspective and for the energy contribution in order to reduce the costs associated with the energy consumption of the exterior lighting of the monument. (2011).

ENEÓLICA

Execution of the study characterizing wind potential in regions around five anemometric stations in Finland in 2010.

In 2011, a data quality control and certification of the operation of fiães and serra da Adiça stations were prepared, with the assessment of wind potential and production estimate. (2010-11)

REPOWER UK/MARTIFER

Evaluation of the performance of several Wind Farms according to IEC 61400-12-1, ongoing. Procedure of site calibration of sites in wind farms under contract, to mention: National wind farms of Marvila, Alto da Folgorosa, Joguinho, Espinhaço de Cão, Barão de S. João. Abroad: Leki and Mingorubio Wind Farms. All work of an experimental nature, normative and technical-scientific adequacy under this contract was coordinated by A. Estanqueiro. (20010-12)).

ENERNOVA

In 2010, studies of overequidation of the Éolic Parks of Bolores and Mosteiro were developed in the framework of service contracts, in accordance with Decree Law No. 51/2010 of May 20. (2010)

ENERBRASIL - CECP - Caetité Participações Wind Power Plant, S.A.

In 2010, data certification and characterization of the wind resource of the Caetité region - Brazil were developed.

The evaluation of the potential and production estimate of two parks with total power of 46MW was developed.  (2009-10).

Period 2007 to 2009

GENERG Ltd

During the years 2007 and 2008, several consultancy and technical-scientific assistance work was developed with INETI (technical-scientific coordination of A. Estanqueiro) to evaluate the wind potential and estimate the energy production of wind farms in the Beira Interior region, and Algarve About sixty-five (65) anemometric stations have been installed to date by INETI (including location,  equipment selection and calibration, installation support and operation), evaluated 17 wind farms (with capacity from 3 to 120 MW) under twenty-one (21) AT&T contracts, initiated in 2000, and renewed by the company each calendar year. A. Estanqueiro, as a representative of INETI/LNEG with GENERG, has acted as technical-scientific consultant of this company in the field of the use of wind energy, from the regulatory side to the development of methodologies for evaluating the performance of wind farms.  (2007-08)

GRUPO ENERSIS S A/Iberwind

The professional relationship with the largest national renewable energy group - ENERSIS (ENERSIS SA, PESL, Lda, PESM, Lda, Enerflora among other companies) began at the end of the 1990s with services that later gave rise to several contracts. Subsequently, the scope of the work was extended to the evaluation of the energy potential for several wind farms, among which is the Candeeiros Wind Farm – the largest park in Portugal at the time of construction, equipped with the largest wind turbines for installation on land and the only one ever installed in Portugal within a Natural Park,  project for these facts, of particular reference (AT&T contract).

In the Period term 2007-2009, several consultancy and technical-scientific assistance were carried out to characterize the wind potential and support the project of parks such as PE Serra de Bornes, PE Serra da Freita among others. The contract for the evaluation of the Serra do Açor Wind System with a projected capacity of 150 MW, extendable to 250 MW, which has been under project and evaluation for several years, was also completed, the result of its large size.

Studies and evaluations with ENERSIS include the processing and quality control of various stations operated by this company and approximately twenty (20) stations operated by INETI. (2007-09)

TECNEIRA SA

No ano de 2009 foram efectuados para a Tecneira trabalhos de avaliação do potencial eólico e estimativa de produção energética de parques eólicos a instalar no Brasil, com optimização do micro-posicionamento de turbinas. Estes trabalhos foram estabelecidos através de um contrato de prestação de serviços com a empresa envolvendo a certificação de dados de vento e validação das estimativas de produção energética.

No âmbito deste trabalho efectuou-se a reavaliação do potencial eólico e estimou-se a produção energética avaliou-se o potencial eólico de um Parque Eólico com 72 MW. (2008-09)

Catavento, Lda

Continuação dos trabalhos referentes ao Parque eólico de Paracuru resultante de um contrato de certificação de estações anemométricas, da avaliação do potencial eólico e do micro-posicionamento das turbinas nos Parques Eólicos de Beberibe, Paracuru e Ubajara (Brasil) licenciados no âmbito do programa do governo federal PROINFA. (2008-09)

MARTIFER RENEWABLES

Contrato de consultadoria técnico-científica na área de avaliação do potencial eólico offshore. Instalação e monitorização de duas estações anemométricas instaladas na costa a norte das dunas de S. Jacinto.

Celebração de um protocolo de colaboração que incluiu, não só a prestação, pelo INETI, de serviços de consultoria na área da energia eólica, mas também a formação de técnicos da empresa e a realização de estágios profissionais. (2008-09)

Period 2004 to 2006

SECIL, S.A.

Evaluation of wind potential and local distributed production capacity (micro-generation) in the industrial units of Maceira and Pataias at the request of this company. Installation an anemometric station for monitoring the flow in the area of the units and experimental confirmation of numerical estimates. (200 5-0 6).

ENEÓLICA

Execution of the study of characterization of wind potential around fourteen anemometric stations in Evoramonte, Grândola, Pedrogão, Lourinhã, Mira, Mafra, Anadia, Casais Crespos and Valverde, Tremês and Lama Gorda. Evaluation of the respective wind farms the company referred to under an AT&T contract. Data quality control and certification of the operation of the stations.  Characterized of the wind potential of the respective regions covered by the issuance of periodic reports. (200 5-0 6)

GREENERGIE

Evaluation of wind potential in the North region (Wind Farms of S. Lourenço/Armada, Sabrosa and Póvoa do Lanhoso) based on data from three anemometric stations. Evaluation of the performance of different wind turbines on site and optimization of the micro-positioning of the turbines. Anemometric stations were installed in the sites and the wind potential of the respective regions covered was characterized by the issuance of periodic reports. (2005-06).

AREANATEJO

Evaluation of wind potential in the area of municipalities represented by the Energy Agency AREANATEJO. Installation and operation of an anemometric station. (200 4-0 6).

ENEOP2

Technical-scientific consultancy contract regarding the evaluation of wind potential and estimated energy production of 4 wind farms. Monitoring of 7 anemometric stations. (2006-07).

Evaluation of the performance of three wind farms according to IEC 61400-12-1, ongoing. Procedure of site calibration of sites in wind farms under contract, to be mentioned; Wind Farms of Bairro, Bravo and Mougueiras. All work of an experimental nature, normative and technical-scientific adequacy under this contract is being coordinated by A. Estanqueiro. (200 5-0 6).

GALPPower

Comprehensive service contract including installation and monitoring of 9 anemometric towers, assessment of wind potential and estimated production of 4 wind farms to be installed in the territory of Venezuela, formation of teams to operate the anemometric stations on the ground as well as technical-scientific training in the area of wind potential assessment and estimation of energy production of wind farms. (200 4-0 6).

 Tecneira S.A.

In this Period year time, some of the work resulting from a service contract with Tecneira was completed. These contracts are comprehensive, they include installation and monitoring of anemometric towers, evaluation of wind potential and estimated production of wind farms to be installed in the territory Portuguese (Wind Farms of S. João I, Sabugal, Sobral 2, Penamacor, Bolores, Caldas and Monastery). In this period of time, some complementary studies were carried out regarding the Bolores wind farms (preliminary analysis of noise emissions) and Monastery (analysis of wind turbine performance and noise emissions). (2004-06).

ENERSICÓ

Evaluation of wind potential and estimated production of an 8 MW wind farm in the Guarda region. Verification of the operation of the anemometric station and validation of the wind data measured there. (200 5-0 6).

AREANATEJO

Contract for the provision of services to assess wind potential in the Serra de S region. Mamede: municipalities of Castelo de Vide, Portalegre and Marvão. Use of data obtained by mesoscala modeling.  (200 5-06).

 ENEÓLICA

Service contract with the company ENEÓLICA for the monitoring of anemometric towers, evaluation of wind potential and estimates of energy production of Wind Farms. In this Period period, the Wind Farms of Lama Gorda, Andorinha, Tremês, Valverde I and II were also studied.  (2004-06).

IBERDROLA/ENERBRASIL

In 2004, a service contract was concluded with the company ENERBRasil regarding the certification of wind data from 8 anemometric stations in operation in the territory of Brazil (Caetité, Fogo, Gameleira, Guamaré, Macambira, Mel, Pititinga and Potion) with a view to the company's participation in a tender for the allocation of power to connect wind farms. In addition to the certification of wind data, the energy production estimates of 8 Wind Farms to be installed at the measurement sites of the anaemometric stations mentioned were also validated. This work also had the verification and validation of documentation related to experimental campaigns and visit to the sites of the anemometric stations to verify the installation and operation of sensors and loggers.  (2004-05).

Cataventos do Brasil

In 2004, a service contract was concluded with cataventos do Brasil regarding the certification of wind data from 3 anemometric stations in operation in the territory of Brazil (Beberibe, Paracuru and Ubajara) with a view to the company's participation in a tender for the assignment of power to connect wind farms. In addition to the certification of wind data, the estimates of energy production of 3 Wind Farms to be installed at the measurement sites of the referred anemometric stations were also validated, as well as the simulation of the energy-optimised micropositioning of the turbines on the land available for the installation of the PEs. This work also had the verification and validation of documentation related to experimental campaigns and visit to the sites of the anemometric stations to verify the installation and operation of sensors and loggers. (2004-05).

 Right Environment

Installation and monitoring of anemometric towers in 4 locations in the Portuguese (Ferreira do Alentejo, Portela da Corcha, Celorico da Beira and Grandaços). Evaluation of wind potential and estimated energy production of 4 Wind Farms. (200 5-0 6).

COMPINVEST MERCOSUL Ltd

Technical advice and consultancy in the negotiation - with the National Operator of the Brazilian Electric System (ONS) - of the connection of a 50 MW wind farm (approx.) to the basic electricity network (transmission) of northeastern Brazil (Areia Branca/Mossoró region). Analysis of the wind farm project with its compliance opinion with energy quality standards (IEC 61400-21) in force in this sector.  (2004).

Period 2000 to 2003:

BCP - Banco Comercial Portuguese - Investimento S.A.

Technical Consultancy in the context of the evaluation of "Due diligence" of the outeiro wind farm (Finerge/Serra Alvão, 2003-2004)

BPI - Banco Portuguese De Investimento S.A.

Technical Consultancy in the context of the evaluation of "Due diligence" of the wind farm of Serra da Cabreira (Eolenerg-Grupo SIIF/Serra Cabreira, 2003)

EUROVENTOS

Execution of the characterization study of three sites in the Costa Vicentina (Daroeiras, S. Teotónio and S. Monchique) for the company referred to under an AT&T contract. Consultancy in the characterization of the capacity of the electricity grid of the region and in the request for interconnection point. (1998-2000)

MBL/LUSOVENTO

Execution of the characterization study of three sites of Beira Interior (Cabeço Alto/S. Estrela, Zibreiro and Chiqueiro) for the company referred to under an AT&T contract.  Consultadoria was also provided in the characterization of the capacity of the electricity grid of the region and in the request for interconnection point.  (2000-03).

Auditerg

Contract for the provision of services for analysis and quality control of wind data, monitoring of an anemometric station, evaluation of wind potential and estimation of energy production of the Fanhões Wind Farm.  After theenergy value of the wind potential of several locations in the West and Central region (Fanhões, Boeiro, Estrela/Sicó) .  (2002-3)

ENTREVENTOS Lda

Evaluation of wind potential in the Serra do Sicó region (Rabaçal and Degracias Wind Farms based on data from an anemometric station. Evaluation of the performance of different wind turbines on site and optimization of the micro-positioning of the turbines. Issuance of reports to validate the results of experimental campaigns with the funding institutions (BCP and Caixa Geral de Depósitos).  (2000-01)

MP-Rio Major

Identification of sites with indicators of wind potential in the central and southern regions within the scope of a provision of services for this company. (2000-01)

GENERG Ltd

In the Period period 2000-2003 this company signed numerous consulting contracts and technical-scientific assistance with INETI) to identify locations and assess wind potential in the Beira Interior and Costa Vicentina region. In this Period period thirty-five (35) anemometric stations were installed by INETI (including location, equipment selection and calibration, installation support and operation), evaluated 14 wind farms (with capacity between 3 to 120 MW) under twenty-one (21) CONTRACTS AT&T. Estanqueiro, as a representative of INETI to GENERG acted as technical-scientific consultant of this company in the field of the use of wind energy,  from the regulatory side to the development of methodologies for evaluating the performance of wind farms.  (2000-03)

GAMESA EOLICA S.A.

Identification of sites with indicators of wind potential in the region south of the Douro River under a contract with this company. Estimated production of the wind farms of Monte do Tolo and Estrela/Sicó in the scope of technical services.  (2000-02)

GRUPO ENERSIS S A

The professional relationship with the largest national renewable energy group - ENERSIS (ENERSIS SA, PESL, Lda, PESM, Lda, Enerduero Zamoreana among other companies) began in 1999/2000 with a provision of services, in the evaluation of wind potential and production estimate of seven (7) sites monitored by this company in the western region (mainly in the municipality of Mafra). Subsequently, the scope of the work extended to the evaluation of the performance of the wind farms of Serra do Larouco and Lomba da Seixa (AT&T contract). Subsequently, several consulting contracts and technical-scientific assistance were signed to characterize the wind potential and support the project of parks such as PE de Monte da Lua, PE de Candeiros, PE da Nazaré, PE da Serra da Lousã, PE Serra de Bornes, PE Serra da Freita among others.

The contracts that    have been contracted  are the evaluation of the Serra do Açor Wind System with a projected capacity of 150 MW, extendable to 250 MW at the time,  the largest in wind project in Portugal and that of Serra de Ronda, Spain, which, along with the services for the northeastern region of Brazil illustrate the beginning of the process of internationalization of ineti's wind energy activities.

Studies and evaluations with ENERSIS includedthe processing and quality control of thirty-four (34) stations operated by this company and ten (10) stations operated by INETI. All technical and technical-scientific work under these contracts and services was coordinated by Mr Estanqueiro.  (2000-02)

TECNEIRA SA

In 2002, a service provision was agreed between INETI and this company, consisting of the characterization of wind potential, support for the micro-positioning project of turbines and estimated production of 12 wind farms in project /installation in the Western regions (PE's de Algubel, Sobral I, Sobral II, Bolores, Pó, Columbeira, Amaral) and Centro region (penamacor municipalities and others). These parks  were monitored by Tecneira through 10 anemometric stations, acting the INETI in the process phase and data  quality control for subsequent calculation of the estimate of production of wind farms.  (2002-03)

FINERTEC Ltd

The work for this company comprised the study and characterization of the energy potential of wind in four wind farms (three in the West region) and one in the Serra de Monchique/Espinhaço de Cão in a total of about 50 MW. The studiesinvolved quality control and processing of 10 anemometric stations, and the draft AT&T contract is under consideration.  (2000-03)

Agricultural Society of Mogo, Lda

At the request of this company, an anemometric station was installed and the flow was monitored in the vicinity of a livestock unit in the West region. (2000-02)

Serra da Serreira Wind Farm, Lda

I'm goingto have an anemometric station and monitor theflow in the Serra da Serreira (Western region) with a view to installing a small wind farm.  (2000-02)

PER-Ribamar Wind Farm, Lda

The wind potential was assessed and the production estimate of a wind farm was calculated based on data monitored by that company (with quality control by INETI) in the Ribamar region. At the customer's request, energy-optimised micro-positioning of wind converters was also determined. (2000-02)

(pre-2000)

Member of the LNEG/INETI team in the context ofthe contra tos;

ENERGON

Previous Study of Integration and Design of a Wind Farm in the Region of Serra de El-Rei for energon company (1995).

TOMEM Portuguesa

Study of the Integration in the Electricity Network of a 10 MW Wind Farm in the Costa Vicentina Region (Rogil and Vila do Bispo) for the company TOMEM Portuguesa (1993-1995).

Company ELKRAFT Portugal

Technical connection element designated by the Department of Renewable Energies of INETI, for negotiations with Empresa Electricidade de Portugal - EDP (Operational Directorate of Southern Distribution, current SLE) for connection of a 10 MW wind farm in the region of Vila do Bispo (Promotor – Empresa ELKRAFT Portugal (1991-1992).

Sandometal, S.A.

Testing of pipelines and air conditioning equipment for the company Sandometal, S.A. under a contract established with DER/LNETI. (1989).

Member of the team.

As consultancy, outside the activity at LNEG;

PARTEX S.A.

Responsible for the preparation of the monitoring program of a vertical axis wind energy converter in order to characterize its performance, contracted by PARTEX S.A. (1990)