How can you turn your wind farm O&M cost into profit?

The wind energy sector is no longer about simply building new turbines - it’s about maximising the value and efficiency of every operating asset. As highlighted by (insert report), the key to unlocking greater profitability in wind energy lies in smarter operations and maintenance, putting an end to an era of reacting to wind farm issues, and welcoming a future where O&M relies on proactiveness.

Jungle has been at the forefront of this transformation, designing solutions to help wind asset owners turn O&M from a necessary cost into a profit driver. By bridging the gap between turbines’ data and actionable insights, we offer a tool that can single-handedly optimise performance: Canopy. Let’s dive into it:

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Apply intelligent maintenance to lower costs

Efficient O&M is critical for financial health (source), and even a 10% change in operational expenditure (OPEX) can significantly impact a project’s internal rate of return (IRR). Canopy directly tackles OPEX by:

• Preventing costly downtime: Our predictive maintenance capabilities anticipate potential equipment failures before they happen. This means fewer unexpected breakdowns, avoiding expensive emergency repairs and the associated logistical nightmares. Industry studies show predictive maintenance can reduce machine downtime by 30-50%.
• Optimising maintenance schedules: With Canopy, you move from fixed schedules to real-time event-based maintenance. This means intervening only when necessary, reducing labour costs, and optimising the use of spare parts. This targeted approach can lead to maintenance cost savings of 8-12% over preventive strategies and up to 40% over reactive ones.
• Extending asset lifespan: Canopy catches issues early on, ensuring turbines optimal conditions aren’t compromise. With the extension of machinery lifespan, costly replacements can be avoided and long-term return on investment improved.

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Boosting Profitability Through Smarter Operations

Smarter operations naturally result in increased revenue. Downtime is avoided by skimming through your assets’ data, pinpointing issues like curtailment and underperformance. With 24/7 asset monitoring and contextual alarms, your teams can confidently identify opportunities to optimise production and capture the maximum energy from available wind.As the industry report highlights, improvements in core metrics, such as capacity factors and lower levelized costs of energy (LCOE), have a substantial positive impact on project IRR and overall financial viability.

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Data-driven O&M as the key to competitive wind operations

The message from industry experts and leading reports is clear: intelligent, data-driven operations and maintenance (O&M) is the future of competitive wind energy.

But how can wind farm managers begin this transition? The first step is equipping their teams with the right tools. Adopting a software solution like Jungle’s Canopy can deliver measurable impact by:

• Unlocking significant untapped value from your operational fleet by transforming raw data into actionable intelligence.
• Enabling a confident shift to revenue-focused O&M strategies that emphasize profitability.
• Empowering O&M teams with predictive insights, making advanced analysis accessible and helping close the industry’s skills gap.
• Reducing operational risks through early fault detection and extending the lifespan of your turbines.

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The journey towards O&M operations that lean on more autonomous approaches is accelerating. Not only are we committed to keep improving our solutions for better decision support, but it also starts with the people behind the assets aiming to stay ahead of the curve and embracing the tools to take them there.

Ready to harness the power of AI for lower costs and higher profitability?

Take a look at PEAK Wind and BCG’s report and connect with the team at Jungle today. Let's explore how our tailored AI solutions can help you optimize your wind assets for peak financial performance and operational excellence.

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