How Wind Loads Affect Project Financing

摘要

1.Lenders want a predictable revenue stream: 1.1Predictable energy production (kWh) 1.2Predictable maintenance costs 2. How do lenders decide 2.1Assess commercial risk - contracts, financial strength of partners 2.2Assess technical risk 2.3Rely heavily on Independent Engineers (IE) 3. IE scope of work includes an assessment of damage due to wind risk 4. Wind damage bottom line to lenders - how much could break, how often, and what will it cost to repair.