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February 15, 2013

New framework for wind energy assessments
London, UK (SPX) Feb 15, 2013
The new framework document, developed over two years in collaboration with leading consultants and developers, will lead to more transparency and advancements in the quantification of project losses and uncertainties says DNV KEMA. Various entities in the Renewable UK Wind Resource Working Group have come together to propose that the wind industry adopt a common framework for discussing both energy losses and uncertainties around energy assessments. Ruben Menezes, project manager for the fra ... read more

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