Layout Optimization
Maximize energy yield while navigating constraints
with windPRO
Make the most of the available area
Designing the optimal layout for a wind farm isn’t just about placing turbines—it's about creating a profitable, high-performance project from the start. With the right optimization approach, you can balance energy yield, regulations, technical constraints, and economic realities to build smarter, more efficient wind farms.
The Challenge: Finding the best wind farm layout
Turn a potential site into an energy project by
Maximizing energy output
while reducing wake losses.
Complying with regulatory constraints
such as noise limits and setback rules.
Navigating technical constraints
like grid capacity, wake effects, and load limits.
Balancing economic factors
including CAPEX and OPEX - not only of the turbine, but also infrastructure.
windPRO features for layout optimization
What it does:
Tailor turbine layout to your project goals—maximize AEP, minimize LCOE, or boost NPV. Evaluate trade-offs with advanced optimization algorithms.
Value for you:
Create more efficient, cost-effective, and profitable layouts. Better designs lead to better bankability and stronger investor confidence.
What it does:
Access high-quality topographic maps, land use data (including forestry), governmental GIS sources, and satellite imagery—directly within windPRO.
Value for you:
No need to hunt for external data. Just place a marker on the map—windPRO handles the rest. Save time and reduce friction during early project development with an up-to-date, integrated mapping system.
What it does:
Using spatial data (terrain, forests, land use) and wind data – onsite and reference data - to predict the wind resource across the site at any height. This forms the basis for accurate energy yield predictions.
Value for you:
Easy use of industry standard flow and wake models, either engineering models or higher fidelity models – all in one.
What it does:
Import, clean, filter, and repair onsite wind measurements. Access global reanalysis datasets, EMD’s mesoscale models, and third-party sources for long-term wind correction.
Value for you:
Turn raw wind data into reliable, bankable inputs for layout design, energy production, and financial modeling—right from the start.
What it does: Create clear visuals like wind speed and energy density maps.
Value for you: Resource maps are an insightful tool for internal planning and communicating with stakeholders.
What it does:
Model and predict sound levels at receptor points. Optimize turbine operations and placements to meet noise regulations—even in sensitive areas.
Value for you:
Unlock the potential of sites previously ruled out due to noise concerns. Ensure compliance while maintaining strong energy output through strategic noise-mode deployment.
What it does:
Evaluate and compare site-specific with design loads to ensure layout density doesn’t compromise equipment lifetime. Analyze wake-induced turbulence and fatigue loads.
Value for you:
Reduce technical risks and improve long-term project durability. Confidently design layouts that balance performance with turbine lifespan.
The modules you need
Key modules for Layout Optimization
BASIS
Project, Maps and GIS data management.
METEO
Access to online wind data.
MCP (optional)
Long term correct measured wind data.
PARK
Energy calculations.
DECIBEL (optional)
Include noise constraints in the layout optimization and create optimized curtailment plans with the noise optimize.
OPTIMIZE (optional)
Easily optimized layout creation.
SITE COMPLIANCE and LOAD RESPONSE (optional)
Include lifetime constraints in optimization.
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Courses relevant for this use case
- BASIS
- EYA
- ENERGY OPTIMIZE - for layout optimization
- NOISE - for noise curtailment optimization
