Wind farm; Risk; Feasibility; Implementation; Project
A considerable number of wind farms with low implementation feasibility can show a low maturity of the sector, represented by the lack of previous knowledge about the risks inherent to wind projects, as well as the inability to eliminate or even mitigate such risks. Compared to other stages of a wind farm project, implementation is critical to the viability of the project, because: this is where the most diverse activities occur, the variety of uncertainties is maximum, the number of stakeholders involved is maximum, the period for start is short (2-3 years) and imposes severe penalties if not met and the investment in the project at this stage is maximum. Therefore, the lack of knowledge about risks and / or the inability to manage them correctly, especially in the implementation stage, can directly affect the technical and economic viability of these projects. The objective of the study is to propose a Risk Analytical Structure in the wind farm implementation stage by identifying the existing risks in the projects. The research method can be characterized as descriptive research, applied, inductive, with a qualitative approach. The theoretical research contemplated the systematization of the literature about risk identification tools and risk categorization. The field research included case studies with information on unsuccessful projects and, with the organizations: i) construction company; ii) electric construction company; iii) company that owns the wind farms and; iv) environmental consulting firm specializing in the wind sector. As a result, is present a specific risk analytical framework for the implementation of wind farm projects.