Wind Measurement Services
Excellence in measurements and project data for wind energy development.
We are ZX Measurement Services
Our experienced team is now a global leader in the design, installation and management of wind, site and project measurement systems.
We ensure all measurement campaigns are designed and delivered to exactly meet our customers needs whilst optimising new and existing technologies to provide comprehensive data sets.
We provide access to low cost, accurate and reliable wind measurements from industry-leading wind Lidars, with options for Sodars and met masts to suit every project requirement.
We can provide and support a range of equipment including onshore wind Lidars and Sodars, offshore wind Lidars and nacelle-based Lidars.
Our Products Include
ZX 300, ZX 300M and ZX TM
from ZX Lidars
AQ500, AQ510
from AQSystem
WindCube v1, v2 and offshore variants
from Vaisala / Leosphere
Ground-based, vertical profiling wind sensor
Access to low cost, accurate and reliable measurements from industry-leading wind Lidars without the initial capital outlay or cost of equipment ownership.
All wind Lidars are the industry-leading ZX 300 from ZX Lidars with optimised processing for improved wind data quality control, are subject to full IEC classification and are accepted by DNV GL as a Stage 3 bankable device. Lidars can be made available at very short notice (subject to availability) and come
fully configured based on your measurement requirements. Combine our Lidar Rental with our power, communications and security for a full turn-key wind measurement campaign.
Lidar Applications
Wind resource assessment (standalone or complimentary to Met mast)
Energy yield assessment
Met mast verification
Turbine micro-siting
Crane lift monitoring
Wind monitoring during noise assessment
Model uncertainty reduction
Crane lift monitoring
Wind turbine power performance testing
Nacelle-based, horizontal profiling wind Lidar sensor
Access to low cost, accurate and reliable nacelle-based wind measurements from industry-leading wind Lidars, without the initial capital outlay or cost of equipment ownership.
All Lidars are the industry-leading ZX TM units with full turbine rotor scanning capacity (bottom tip, hub height and top tip) and are at most 2 years from new at the time of installation. Systems are fully factory calibrated, verified and ready for deployment. Lidars can be made available at very short notice (subject to availability) and come fully configured based on your measurement requirements. Quickly assess wind turbine performance without the need for a met mast or without being solely reliant on turbine SCADA data.
Lidar Applications
Turbine Supply Agreement Power Curve warranty measurements
Operational power curve and Yaw performance
Turbine performance uncertainty reduction
Turbine performance degradation checks
Turbine upgrade verification
Static and Dynamic Yaw correction
Wind farm lidar control for wakes
Support for your Lidars and Sodars
ZX Measurement Services offer a full Remote Sensing Device (RSD) fleet management service effectively removing the need to dedicate any internal resource to RSD system management, operation and servicing.
This ensures your fleet of Lidar’s and Sodar’s is fully checked, configured and ready for deployment when not on-site and each device is fully optimised with maximum data availability when on-site.
Service Basics
Lidar configuration and operational checks pre-installation
Transportation to and from the installation site
System installation and operation
Provision of associated hardware including PSU and security fencing
System decommissioning
Arranging and overseeing routine servicing and maintenance
System storage
Supported Products
ZX 300 and ZX 300M vertical profiling Lidars
Windcube vertical profiling Lidars
ZX DM and ZX TM nacelle-mounted Lidars
WindIris nacelle-mounted Lidars
Scanning Lidars
Triton and AQ Sodars
Measurement Field Services
Wind Lidar, Sodar, met mast and measurement systems support
Full turnkey measurement services or measurement support as part of a larger project team as required. A highly experienced team with over 70 years combined experience in the design, installation and management of measurement mast and Lidar based measurement systems. Fundamental understanding of the importance of your data, measurement uncertainty and the need for high quality data with high availability to ensure your project succeeds. All engineering and technician staff have full GWO training and we have specialist in nacelle and offshore-based Lidar and instrumentation installations.
Service Basics
Ground based Remote Sensing Device installations, operational monitoring and system maintenance – includes installation of permanent Lidar on new and existing wind farms
Nacelle based Lidar installations, system relocations (turbine to turbine) and Lidar decommissioning
PSU upgrades, maintenance , installations, relocations, fault finding and recovery
The deployment, maintenance and recovery of noise monitoring equipment
Met mast ground based inspections, logger interrogations, data management and system refurbishment
Supported Products
Ground-based Remote Sensing Devices (Lidar and Sodars)
Nacelle-based Lidars
Power Supply Units
Noise Monitoring Equipment
Mast based measurement systems
Measurement campaign optimisation
Supply of complete wind monitoring solution including ZX 300 Lidar or AQ510 Sodar as part of a turnkey noise monitoring service
Reliable Remote Power Supply for Lidars and Sodars
The ZX Measurement Services Remote Sensing Device Hybrid Power Supply utilises the latest EFOY Pro methanol fuel cell technology combined with wind and solar charging of a large battery bank.
This provides a powerful and reliable off-grid power supply for a range of Remote Sensing Devices.
With optional remote monitoring, all maintenance and refuelling can be responded to in a timely manner resulting in maximum device uptimes.
112 Litres of fuel capacity means the number of refuel visits per campaign is kept low.
Service Basics
Standalone modular system for maximum flexibility in relation to transportation and installation.
The latest EFOY Pro 2800 fuel cell provides more power and a longer lifespan than previous EFOY models.
Online Portal monitoring of both the fuel cell and the Solar Charge Controller gives accurate visibility of the system’s performance, maintenance requirements and fuel level, reporting allowing for timely refuelling.
A Load disconnect relay function allows the RSD to be switched on and off remotely, which can be used to clear device and communication faults without a site visit.
A Low Voltage Disconnect device is used to protect the batteries from damage.
An optional data package can be provided which roams over all available networks giving maximum signal coverage.
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Solar Resource Assessment
ZX Measurement Services now offer the installation of a complete and integrated Solar Resource Assessment solution for the formal resource assessment of utility-scale photovoltaic projects.
The SRA System systematically collects high quality local meteorological data at a prospective solar energy production site. By capturing all relevant meteorological conditions, including solar irradiance (both global and reflected), ambient temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, and precipitation our complete and integrated measurement solution enables users to lower the uncertainty of energy production estimates associated with utility-scale photovoltaic projects or verify satellite based data models.
Technical Specification
Instrumentation:
• One GHI pyranometer (Class A) – Calibration uncertainty of <2% at 1000W.m-2, a range of up
to 1500W.m-2 and resolution of <= 1W.m-2
• One redundant GHI pyranometer (Class A)
• One Thermohygrometer
• Tipping bucket rain gauge
• Albedometer (to record global and reflected solar radiation)
• High accuracy data logger with internal storage and remote access
• Calibration: Accredited laboratory with GHI calibration
Designed in accordance with industry best practices and IEC 61724-2021
Monitoring:
• Solar Irradiance Data is monitored and quality checked weekly
Meteorological Masts
ZX Measurement Services design, install and provide turnkey management of meteorological masts, delivering an integrated measurement system for comprehensive site data.
Field services
Installation
Commissioning
Maintenance
Decommissioning
The Easier Way to Manage Wind Data
The Data Portal provides a unified view of all your measurement data, with seamless integration with wind Lidars, Sodars and met masts.
Empowering developers to make informed site selection and project feasibility decisions by providing a centralised, high-integrity view of up-to-date wind measurement data.
Reduce the time and complexity associated with generating internal or regulatory reports. The Data Portal supports streamlined compliance and communication with key stakeholders.
Designed with teams in mind, the Data Portal fosters seamless collaboration across teams and organisations.
Key data available includes system uptime, data availability, wind speed, wind direction, wind roses, wind speed profiles and distribution, turbulence, and environmental conditions.
Service Basics
Automated Quality Control for repeatable, rules-based data processing aligned with manufacturers’ guidelines, ensuring consistent and reliable data.
Collaborative access by allowing shared access to campaigns and the latest data collected.
Efficient reporting on demand streamlining communication with stakeholders.
Interactive logbook documenting campaign activities and observations, enhancing data transparency and confidence.
Combine with our System Monitoring and Data Management services for complete care of your campaign.
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