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Detailed wind resource assessment

From wind data to bankable yield

Detailed wind resource assessment with windPRO

A high quality wind resource assessment is the cornerstone of any successful wind project.

 Developers must validate measurements, account for factors like terrain, wake losses, long-term variability of winds, etc., and carefully model site-specific wind climates. Any errors in this crucial phase can lead to underperformance and financial setbacks compared to expectations.

With reliable data from the start, the right methodologies and steps, you can ensure your project performs at its best and delivers the returns you expect.

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Why detailed wind resource assessment matters

Consider these risks

Inaccurate wind speed modeling can lead to significant yield miscalculations and revenue loss.

Terrain complexity, forest roughness, and nearby obstacles can distort wind flow if not properly accounted for.

Lack of long-term correlation can result in misleading short-term measurement interpretations.

 Poor wake modelling can lead to larger discrepancies between projections vs. actual production. 

Investors and banks require transparent and validated models to secure project financing.

Solve these challenges with windPRO

Challenge
How windPRO supports you
Gaining valuable insights into wind patterns across hilly, forested, or uneven terrain can be difficult without advanced modeling and analysis.
windPRO integrates WAsP and CFD tools to model wind flow over complex terrain and roughness zones.
A 12-month wind measurement campaign may not capture long-term variability, making it harder to trust the data for long-term energy forecasts.
windPRO’s MCP module can be used to correlate site measurements with long-term datasets for long-term correction using different methodologies/options.
Turbines can impact each other’s performance through wake effects, and without proper analysis, the potential energy loss remains unclear.
The PARK module simulates wake effects, helping you optimize layout and minimize performance losses.
When data comes from multiple sources or sensors, it’s often messy and inconsistent — leading to challenges in creating a reliable wind resource assessment.
With windPRO, users can import, clean, and validate time series data from met masts, LiDAR, SoDAR, and SCADA systems.
Investors and stakeholders expect clear, defensible energy yield reports — but producing them requires expert data processing and modeling.
Wind windPRO, users can generate standard P50, P75, P90 yield reports with fill loss and uncertainty breakdowns.
Understanding how wind patterns change throughout the year and across the site is crucial for optimizing turbine placement and performance.
windPRO produces wind roses and seasonal analysis to reveal directional dominance and seasonal variability.
From turbine downtime to environmental factors, quantifying energy losses helps ensure realistic yield predictions and financial planning.
windPRO breaks down all losses — availability, electrical, wake, environmental — and quantifies their impact.
Choosing the right location is key — comparing multiple wind farm sites requires detailed analysis to determine which offers the best long-term performance.
windPRO allows you to model, compare, and report energy production potential and site constraints across locations.

windPRO features for wind resource assesement

Flexible time series input with METEO object

Import time series data from various sources and formats to build a detailed, location-specific wind climate model backed by real-world data.

Time series cleaning and validation

Detect and fix issues in your data, fill missing values, and cross-check different sensors to ensure accuracy and consistency in your analysis.

Multi-source data integration

Easily combine and compare data from reanalysis sources like ERA5, MERRA2, and CERRA with onsite measurements from met masts, LiDAR, and SoDAR. This gives you a complete picture of wind conditions using all available information.

Seasonal and Directional wind analysis

Break down wind patterns by month and direction to better plan turbine types, placement, and maintenance strategies that align with seasonal variations.

Measure-correlate-predict (MCP)

Extend short-term onsite measurements using long-term reference datasets. Apply industry-standard regression techniques to correct and adjust your data for more reliable long-term predictions.

 

WAsP and CFD flow modeling

Simulate wind flow across complex landscapes using WAsP and fast, high-resolution CFD calculations. Estimate wind resources even in hilly or forested areas.


Advanced wind visualization tools

Create clear visuals like wind speed maps and wake interactions. These are great for internal planning and communicating with stakeholders or regulators.

Wake modeling with PARK module

Model how turbines affect each other through wake effects. Analyze different layout scenarios to reduce energy losses and optimize the farm's overall performance.


Layout optimization

Use the OPTIMIZER to find the best turbine placements that minimize losses and maximize energy yield — all while saving time in the design process.

Loss & uncertainty analysis

Quantify all expected system losses and generate P50, P75, and P90 scenarios. This gives you reliable, finance-ready reports for investment and risk assessment.

Multi-site comparison

Easily compare wind potential, layout options, and constraints across multiple locations. Identify the most promising site for development with confidence.

The modules you need

Key modules for wind resource assessment

DESIGN

For building the component structure.

 

COMPARE

Analyze alternative strategies (e.g., landfill vs. biogas)

FINANCE

Operating cost comparisons & LCOE for digestion/RO

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