The implementation of wind power development requires the procedures generally described below.
Eurus Energy Japan performs all of these procedures.
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- Identification of a promising location
- Collection of wind data
- Study of geographic conditions
(natural and social environment)
- Estimation of number of turbines to be installed
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- Wind study (installation of anemometer)
- Assess wind characteristics and generating capacity
- Initial study of economic viability
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- Determination of exact locations for turbines
- Determination of turbine specifications
(capacity, number, location)
- Selection of turbine manufacture
- Environmental Impact Assessment
(noise, radio wave interference, visual impact, affect on plants and animals, etc.)
- Feasibility study (financing, grants)
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- Bidding after prior consultation with electric power company
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- Formal discussions with electric power company
(until formal interconnection approval granted)
- Change of designated use of agricultural land
- Release of area designation for agriculture promotion
- Development of forest land
- Visual impact
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- Surveying work, geological analysis
- Facility design, construction design, construction planning
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- Application to Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry for Qualified project developer of New Energy
- Application to Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for grant (subsidy)
- Submission of report on construction plan
- Appointment of a chief licensed electrical engineer
- Submission of report on safety and security regulations
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- Civil engineering work, turbine installation, electrical construction work
- Test operation, inspection
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- Electrical facility maintenance
- Turbine maintenance
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