WINDBANK Module
Financial feasibility analysis for wind farm investments
The WINDBANK module in windPRO is a powerful tool for calculating the economic feasibility of wind farm projects. Whether you're planning a single-turbine installation or a cooperative wind energy investment, WINDBANK helps ensure informed financial decisions through detailed cost modelling and cash flow analysis.
Make every kilowatt count – financial planning for profitable wind projects
Flexible Financial Modeling
WINDBANK allows users to customise financial models based on actual conditions and variables. WINDBANK offers a flexible structure that accommodates various ownership types and financing options.
You can model:
- Fixed electricity sales prices
- Price developments through inflation rates or year-by-year input
- Complex turn-key budgets with item-level control (e.g., depreciable or non-depreciable costs)
- Automatic updates to key figures based on energy production inputs
Supported Ownership Models
WINDBANK supports various investment structures, enabling realistic assessments across:
- Cooperative ownership (e.g., shared wind turbines)
- Private or corporate single ownership
- Custom ownership scenarios based on proven accounting principles
Accurate Accounting and Cash Flow Projections
WINDBANK uses standard accounting principles to generate:
- Detailed annual cash flow projections
- Balance sheets including assets and liabilities
This enables developers, investors, and financial institutions to assess wind energy projects with confidence.
Seamless Integration or Standalone Use
WINDBANK works as a standalone financial tool or as part of a windPRO workflow. You can input data manually or import energy production figures directly from your windPRO energy simulations, streamlining the setup process.
Input Data Configuration
The WINDBANK module allows for detailed input across multiple financial aspects:
- Setup: Ownership structure and share distribution (for cooperatives)
- Project: WTG type, energy production, and project details
- Sales Price: Customisable electricity pricing, with manual input or database lookup
- Budgeting: Capital and operating costs, depreciation status, and insurance setup
- Loan Models: Supports Cash Credit, Annuity, Series, and Index Series loans
- Operational Cash Flow: Detailed cost categories (e.g., service, insurance, lease), input in DKK/year or DKK/kWh
- Inflation & Taxation: Project start year, inflation rates, and general tax settings
Professional Financial Reporting
WINDBANK includes a report generator that creates detailed, audit-ready documentation suitable for:
- Investors and project stakeholders
- Banks and financial institutions
- Auditors and government regulators
Reports include:
- Summary of results and key assumptions
- Operating cash flow and liquidity forecasts
- Profit/loss statements
- Graphical plots of income, expenses, liquidity, and debt development
