Vaisala provides complementary 360-degree solutions to wind and solar energy companies around the world - from the proven and reliable WindCube lidar suite to weather forecasting and historical data, lightning data solutions, and weather sensors and systems. We provide you with the actionable intelligence you need to maximize output, performance, profitability and safety at every project stage.
The WindCube® suite of lidars provides accurate, reliable wind data for every phase of a wind project - onshore and offshore – in simple and complex terrain. Improve bankability and efficiency with accuracy as good as met masts at a much lower cost.
Wind developers and operators can leverage several lidar solutions, depending on the specific requirement. Here is a summary of the offerings most suitable for offshore:
WindCube Offshore
WindCube® Offshore, the reference vertical profiling lidar for all phases of wind energy development and operations, has been engineered with a robust, marinized casing for integration into Floating Lidar Systems and other harsh offshore locations such as lighthouses, substations and vessels. WindCube data has been validated by more than 100 independent studies and is accepted onshore and offshore by all international standards and guidelines. Many of the leading Floating Lidar System (FLS) providers integrate WindCube Offshore into their FLS systems.
WindCube Nacelle
WindCube® Nacelle lidar is the most reliable, accurate lidar for IEC-compliant Power Performance Testing (PPT). Maximize your wind farm power output and project profitability with robust data and ease of use — onshore and offshore. DNV, in collaboration with Vaisala, has classified the WindCube Nacelle as the first nacelle lidar to comply with the IEC 61400-50- 3 standard. With an unprecedented range of up to 700m, WindCube Nacelle is the only lidar on the market to meet the range requirements for any current and future wind turbine. The enhanced measurement range provides a complete picture of the wind profile with accuracy and reliability as good as or better than met masts.
WindCube Scan Wind Energy Edition
WindCube Scan provides long-range, fully customizable measurements and is often used onshore or on platforms/ships/islands to measure nearshore wind farms. It offers full 3D scanning with typical ranges up to 8 km or 10 km (depending on model) and a maximum range of 18+ km — as well as multiple scanning patterns. The WindCube Scan Dual Lidar Ready offering provides an enhanced picture of wind resource profiles through seamless data integration using two lidars.