International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has confirmed that the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has selected Jim Adams, the company’s President of US Operations, as session chair at this year’s annual AWEA Wind Power conference.
The third day of the conference, Thursday May 8th, will see Mr. Adams chair the morning session in the Wind Resource and Planning track, titled ‘Advancements in Resource Assessment Technology’. This session is expected to discuss new approaches in the estimation of wind energy for assessment purposes, while also maintaining a focus on current methodologies.
The session will see Justin Sharp from Lockheed Martin, Jon Meis, Managing Director at EWC Weather Consult GmbH and Daran Rife, Global Head of Mesoscale Modeling at DNV GL – Energy all present.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Adams said: “I am honored to be involved in another world leading event with AWEA. The annual Wind Power conference always raises key issues within the industry and provides a great opportunity to network with current and new clients. Natural Power has extensive experience of the subjects being discussed during the Wind Resource and Planning track. Natural Power’s team of 35 wind technical experts measure, model and define wind resource and quality issues using state-of-the-art tools and methodologies including our complex terrain analysis software, VENTOS®.
“Natural Power can be found at booth 4108. There will be a series of technical presentations held on our booth throughout the conference – please pop by our booth to learn more or contact us before the event for further information.”
Press release, April 15, 2014; Image: Natural Power