Dec 1 2009
Dulas provides development and planning services for wind energy project. The services from the company include detailed wind feasibility studies, environmental impact assessment, site finding, and planning and development control. The feasibility study is the first testing of constraints on the project site. The company uses the WindFarmer software to create baseline site layouts.
During the feasibility study, the company takes into consideration various factors, such as electromagnetic interference, ecological designations, grid connection, transport access, wind resource, and aviation.
Under the environmental impact assessment service, Dulas conducts surveys, visual impact assessments, assessment of special designated areas, assessment of rare and scarce species, monitoring and feedback, habitat and biodiversity assessments, assessment of migration routes, and flora and fauna of the wind project site. The environmental impact assessment service studies the impact associated with the development and conservation. The company has a team of specialists who analyze and combine all the environmental maps and data, satellite photos, and various information sources to identify a potential site.
Dulas uses GIS to identify and display the regional and national development constraints in a clear visual format for site identification. The company also uses GIS for strategic regional studies, planning applications, landscape assessments, and wind resource assessments. Under planning service for the wind farm, the company provides advice on managing application process for large scale wind farms and hydro power schemes.
Source: http://www.dulasltd.co.uk/