SoWiTec Group services

Choosing the right marketing strategy is fundamental to increase the economical value of a wind farm project through the participation in emission trading. SOWITEC trading is in touch with many players of the carbon trading business sector - including European governments, private companies and carbon funds. Whether CERs, VERs or ERUs - our team advises and supports wind farm project companies entering into emission reduction purchase agreements and transactions on the stock market for CO2 certificates.

The first step of each wind energy project is the regional wind potential study to identify suitable sites. Free available sources such as wind atlases, meteorological stations data and reanalysis data as well as our own measurements and wind measurements undertaken by third parties are evaluated in this project phase. In addition, surface roughness and topography as well as grid connection capacities and the existing infrastructure are considered in the first site assessment.

Key benchmark of a solid economic forecast for a potential wind farm site is the wind speed. In addition to external data sources (meteorological stations, reanalysis data, etc.) we run own wind measurements on project sites.

We create precise reports on environmental impacts for all proposed wind power projects of the SOWITEC group in close contact with relevant authorities to support a smooth and successful approval process. We prepare sound and shadow flicker analysis, conduct visibility studies and create simulations and landscape assessments. Furthermore, we carry out any necessary studies on specific issues such as increased risk of erosion, bird studies, forest land use, etc.

In almost every planning phase of a wind energy project, detailed and customized maps and plans serve as a basis for both, internal processes and as part of licensing procedures. Together with our teams in Latin America and Russia, we collect and prepare all relevant data based on sources like digital databases, methods of remote sensing (aerial and satellite image analysis) as well as on-site mapping, ranging from digital elevation models to detailed surface mapping to topographic and thematic maps.

SOWITEC trading develops models and processes all necessary documentation for the registration of SOWITEC`s wind farm projects in Latin America. The development process begins with a review of the project`s eligibility for the participation in the Clean Development Mechanism under financial and regulatory aspects. After successful completion of the due diligence, our team creates a comprehensive project description in accordance with the requirements of the UNFCCC and the host country. This includes the preparation of a baseline scenario, the calculation of the CO2 emission factor, the demonstration of additionality based on a financial model and finally the development of a detailed monitoring plan in accordance with national governmental and international standards.

SOWITEC trading supervises projects throughout their entire lifetime. Our main focus is to provide a complete monitoring of the CO2 savings yielded by the wind farm by generating clean electricity. This includes the implementation and accurate documentation of the CO2 monitoring and the attendance of the auditors during the verification of the CO2 emission reductions. Both are requirements for the swift issuance of carbon credits to the project.

Some SOWITEC wind farms are qualified for other carbon standards than CDM. For every project, SOWITEC trading determines the optimal strategy for the participation in the carbon market and takes over all project development tasks for the registration of the wind farm as a CO2-reduction project. We cover the registration of projects under the Gold Standard projects, as Joint Implementation projects and as well as voluntary CO2 compensation measures.