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 modeling and cash flow analysis.
Make every kilowatt count – financial planning for profitable wind projects
Flexible Financial Modeling
WINDBANK allows users to customize financial models based on actual conditions and variables. From dynamic electricity pricing to custom budget breakdowns, WINDBANK offers a flexible structure that accommodates various ownership types and financing options.
You can model:
- Multiple electricity sales prices (e.g., base rate + time-limited subsidies)
- 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:
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Cooperative ownership (e.g., shared wind turbines)
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Private or corporate single ownership
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Custom ownership scenarios based on proven accounting principles
Accurate Accounting and Cash Flow Projections
WINDBANK uses standard accounting principles to generate:
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Detailed annual cash flow projections
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Balance sheets including assets and liabilities
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Pre- and post-tax results (Danish version only)
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: Customizable 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
Take a closer look at every windPRO module
windPRO is built around a flexible, modular structure, so you can choose the tools that fit your specific project requirements. Whether you're developing a new wind farm or optimizing an existing one, windPRO has you covered.
BASIS
BASIS
Backbone for the use of windPRO modules. Gives access to a user-friendly GUI for designing wind farm projects.
Energy Modules
LOSS & UNCERTAINTY
Calculation of AEP in a bankable format.
OPTIMIZE
Optimize LCOE, AEP or NPV with load and noise limits.
Operation Modules
TR10 – Quality factor
Post-construction analysis according to German TR10 Guideline.
PERFORMANCE CHECK
Analysis of actual production data from WTGs.
Loads Modules
SITE COMPLIANCE
WTG suitability for site and layout.
LOAD RESPONSE
WTG load estimation and Lifetime Extension.
Environment Modules
Visualization Modules
PHOTOMONTAGE
Visualization of WTGs on photo or artificial landscape.
ANIMATION
Animated presentation of a photomontage. calculations.
SketchUp INTEGRATION
Import and export from SketchUp.