CHANTILLY, VA,
Oct. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - BlueScout
Technologies (TSXV: SCT) providers of the BlueScout OCS-210 for
optimized wind energy generation, has entered into a trial program
with EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) to demonstrate the
performance improvement of two EDPR NA turbines under the
operational control of the OCS-210 wind turbine control system. The
program is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of calendar
2012.
"This agreement with EDPR NA, a major player in
world-wide renewable wind energy, continues our market expansion.
Our discussions with EDPR are focused upon real world data, on how
our advanced turbine control system improves the output performance
of modern, utility scale wind turbines," said Jo Major, President and CEO of BlueScout
Technologies, Inc. "With over a quarter million operational hours,
and a growing deployed population, optical control is becoming an
economic reality. Turbines under OCS-210 control produce more
power, are less noisy in their power output, and reduce turbine
stress."
An EDPR NA spokesperson stated: "This project
will provide EDPR with a good opportunity to evaluate how optical
wind sensing can make a difference in its wind energy
operations. EDPR continually seeks out advanced technologies
to improve its capability to efficiently extract clean, renewable
energy from the wind and provide customers and investors with
increased economic value."
About EDPR NA
EDP Renewables North America LLC ("EDPR NA") and its subsidiaries
develop, construct, own and operate wind farms throughout
North America. Based in
Houston, Texas with 28 wind farms
and 10 offices across the United
States and Canada, EDPR NA
has developed more than 3,800 megawatts (MW) and operates over
3,600 MW of wind farms. With approximately 300 employees, EDPR NA's
highly qualified team has a proven capacity to execute projects and
achieve goals.
EDPR NA is owned by EDP Renováveis, S.A. ("EDP
Renewables" or "EDPR"), a global leader in the renewable energy
sector that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable
generation facilities. With a sound development pipeline, first
class assets and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has grown
extensively in recent years. The company's long-term growth is
driven by favorable renewable energy market conditions. EDPR is
committed to renewable energy generation as it becomes increasingly
reliable and competitive due to technological advancements that
lead to greater efficiencies. The company operates in the most
attractive markets, continuously expanding to new areas of the
world. EDPR is currently present in the
United States, Spain,
Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and the United Kingdom. EDPR is listed on the Euronext
Lisbon Stock Exchange (NYSE Euronext: EDPR).
About BlueScout
BlueScout Technologies (TSXV: SCT) increases energy production and
decreases operating costs by applying groundbreaking
microgeographical wind flow sensing to turbine control systems that
increases the effectiveness and availability of wind turbines.
BlueScout combines precise, optically based wind forecasting with
advanced predictive control architectures to ready the turbine for
the imminent wind inflow changes - optimizing energy production and
reducing the harmful effects of wind turbulence on the turbine.
With extensive operating data on multiple wind turbine models,
BlueScout is the leading, value-added innovator in wind turbine
performance and optimization.
The team consists of experienced high-tech,
R&D and manufacturing engineers, innovative entrepreneurs, and
proven leaders. The BlueScout team has unique expertise and shares
a firm commitment, as part of the wind power industry, to
continuously improve the reliability of wind power generation
through innovation. For more information, visit
www.BlueScout.com.
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SOURCE BlueScout Technologies