85 + years of proven technology 170 + countries using our solutions 30 + offices in 18 countries 1900 + innovative professionals 85 + years of proven technology 170 + countries using our solutions 30 + offices in 18 countries 1900 + innovative professionals Freedom to innovate Freedom to innovate Image People have harnessed the wind for centuries, and for countless applications. Today, the wind energy industry has inherited this tradition. It is filled with innovators who use the wind like no one before imagined, and the world is better for it.Recent evolutions in the wind industry — aided by Vaisala technologies, including WindCube® lidar — have given stakeholders better, bankable data with increased agility and simplicity. This has unleashed some of the most imaginative and useful innovations in the history of wind energy.Vaisala’s wind energy solutions are unrivaled in their comprehensiveness and value. Vaisala is the only company on the planet providing end-to-end weather and environmental solutions with fully integrated, globally trusted sensing and digital services. Download brochure Wind development Wind development Vaisala solutions provide the best possible wind data while freeing users from old constraints related to siting and compliance restrictions, costly and immovable met mast structures, and uncertainty driven by data extrapolation, and more. Previously impossible applications, such as simple, IEC-compliant Power Performance Testing (PPT), have become routine.And we’re pushing the industry into even newer frontiers, including ambitious offshore projects that incentivize and stretch global manufacturing and infrastructure.Key applications in wind development include:Site prospectionSite suitabilityWind resource assessmentRepowering (onshore)Farm extension (offshore)PPT — contractual power curveOffshore ship operations for build-up Learn more Wind operations Wind operations Wind operators face common pressures for performance testing and optimization, and Vaisala lidars and related solutions are their secret weapons. WindCube lidar technologies are rapidly improving how these important operations are conducted, making previously impossible operations routine and reliable. And a range of other sensors are creating new applications and giving operators competitive advantages.Applications include:Permanent wind monitoringWeather & obstruction light monitoringPPT — performance verificationRetrofit and performance increaseSite O&MOffshore ship operations for maintenanceMinutes/hour/day ahead forecasting Learn more Turbine development Turbine development Vaisala enables turbine manufacturers to market the best systems and secure their reputations through reliability, seamless integration, and global recognition. Our solutions reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE), enable larger wind turbine designs to increase Annual Energy Production, save CAPEX by enabling lighter wind turbines, and increase the lifetime of components to reduce O&M costs.Notably, WindCube Nacelle for feedforward turbine control enables turbine manufacturers and integrators to rapidly adopt and market LAC — creating numerous benefits for themselves and their end users.Applications include:Feedforward turbine control for Lidar Assisted Control (LAC)New turbine prototypingEquipment for turbine control Learn more Why Vaisala? Why Vaisala? Image We are innovators, scientists, and discoverers who are helping fundamentally change how the world is powered. Vaisala elevates wind and solar customers around the globe so they can meet the greatest energy challenges of our time.Our weather and environmental monitoring solutions for renewable energy are guided by several key priorities:Thoughtful evolution in a time of changeMaking renewable energy smarter at every stageExtending our legacy of leadershipVaisala is the only company to offer 360° renewable energy solutions — from sensors and systems to digital services and actionable intelligence — nearly anywhere on the planet (and even on Mars). Every Vaisala solution benefits from our 85+ years of experience, pioneering deployments in 170+ countries, and unrivaled thought leadership.Our innovation story, like the renewable energy story, continues. Learn more WEBINAR: New IEC Classification & WindCube Nacelle Enhancements Watch this on-demand webinar with DNV and GE for an informative discussion about what you need to know about the new IEC classification. You'll also learn more about the recent enhancements to WindCube Nacelle further verify wind farm turbine performance and optimize power output and project profitability. Access webinar Solutions Offshore Wind Measurement Make offshore wind farms not only technically feasible, but financially sound with single-source solutions for almost any need in offshore development and operations. Learn more Wind Resource Assessment Wind resource assessment is a crucial, pressure-filled stage. Go beyond legacy technologies to capture the reliable, accurate data you need. Learn more Power Performance Testing Simplify this traditionally difficult process with WindCube nacelle-mounted lidar and a revolutionary software analytics tool. Learn more Performance Optimization Achieve continuous gains in power capture and system performance using the industry’s most versatile lidar suite. Learn more Wake & Forecasting Lidar is creating new opportunities for proactively improving energy capture and system reliability. Learn more Feedforward Turbine Control Embrace Lidar-Assisted Control (LAC) at scale, optimizing energy capture and setting your turbine portfolio apart. Learn more Wind Lidars Why WindCube? Discover the remarkable science and business outcomes of the industry's gold standard wind lidar. Learn more WindCube The industry’s most trusted, bankable, and widely-deployed vertical profiling lidar, ideal for today’s increasing rotor sizes and hub heights. Learn more WindCube Scan Provides full, 360° wind awareness for a wide variety of applications – providing unmatched versatility and value over time. Learn more WindCube Offshore WindCube vertical profiling lidar, ruggedized and optimized for buoys and other harsh offshore deployments. Learn more WindCube Nacelle Industry-leading nacelle lidar can be deployed temporarily for operational PPT and optimization, or integrated by manufacturers for feedforward turbine control. Learn more WindCube Insights Software providing full fleet visibility and management for WindCube, and IEC-compliant PPT for WindCube Nacelle. Learn more Sensors and Systems Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 The ideal ultrasonic wind sensor to enable precise turbine control. Simple, rugged design and extremely high reliability in almost any conditions. Learn more Visibility Sensor PWD20W Intelligently adjust wind turbine light emissions, improving satisfaction for nearby communities while meeting stringent lighting regulations. Learn more Pressure, Humidity, and Temperature Transmitter PTU307 Accurately and reliably assess the meteorological conditions that lead to icing on rotor blades for better decision-making before damage occurs. Learn more Offshore Monitoring From Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV) to ongoing maintenance and helideck needs, environmental monitoring and weather nowcasting are changing wind energy. Learn more Digital Services Historical Data & Forecasts Long-term historic data for specific sites and regions and accurate wind forecasts provide wind energy project owners and managers with the information they need to minimize risk and maximize output year over year. Learn more Strike Damage Potential Enables intelligent analysis of lightning strikes, reliably distinguishing between low-risk strikes and those with greater potential to cause damage or start a fire. Learn more Global Lightning Detection Network GLD360 Lightning data-as-a-service with unmatched detection efficiency and location accuracy for storm monitoring in even the most remote locations, anywhere in the world. Learn more National Lightning Detection Network Detect more real-time lightning events than any other network with unrivaled location accuracy and detection efficiency that covers the entire continental U.S. Learn more Lightning Integrator Quick and easy access to Vaisala's high-quality, accurate historical lightning data through an API or an easy-to-use web interface. This enables robust, data-driven safety and planning practices, as well as advanced risk assessments and incident reporting. Learn more Lightning Exporter Provides an easy-to-use web interface that lets users download and compile the exact lightning data they need from hazardous weather events near a facility or assets — often eliminating the need to purchase, install, or maintain any lightning detection sensors. Learn more Resources Brochure Wind energy solutions See how Vaisala is pushing the wind energy industry toward new frontiers with comprehensive solutions to advance renewable energy. Download PDF Brochure Dual Lidar Ready Learn about the groundbreaking innovation providing unprecedented wind profile coverage and accuracy for offshore campaigns — from the shoreline or fixed platforms. Download PDF Video WindCube Complex Terrain Ready See how WindCube is making WRA possible in complex terrain. Watch Brochure The offshore frontier Discover the many use cases of lidar for all phases of an offshore project. Download PDF Webinar Implementing visibility sensors Explore how visibility sensors dramatically help reduce this impact by dimming the lights automatically when certain conditions are met. Access webinar Success Stories Powering wind energy in France AKROCEAN uses WindCube Offshore to enable new offshore development. Download PDF Offshore-from-the-shore Wind Resource Assessment in China using WindCube Scan Analyzing island’s influence on surrounding wind field. Download PDF Comparing WindCube lidar and met mast data A real-world performance study for wind energy development Download PDF Fixing performance degradation A wind farm owner identifies and fixes performance degradation with WindCube nacelle-mounted lidar. Download PDF News and Blogs related to Wind Energy How should solar power plants prepare for the growing frequency of extreme weather events Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, the push for renewable energy sources, like solar power, has never been stronger... Read more Masterclass: Super-power wind turbines and farms with lidar, sensors and weather data Your webinar questions answered Our recent Wind Operations related webinars highlighted how weather and environmental data can be utilized in... Read more The advantages of permanent lidar for continuous wind measurement Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy Permanent lidar at the wind farm level provides accurate, real-time wind measurements, improving monitoring and enabling performance... Read more LiveCast Q&A: Achieving bankability with wind lidar – answers to your questions Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy In December 2024, we hosted a webinar with DNV and AES Clean Energy to talk about how lidar helps achieve lower measurement uncertainties and... Read more Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next › Last page Last » It's Time to Take Wind Energy Ever Higher Vaisala is ready to talk about your wind project and how we can make it better. Contact us today. We’ll give your project the fresh air it needs. Contact us
85 + years of proven technology 170 + countries using our solutions 30 + offices in 18 countries 1900 + innovative professionals 85 + years of proven technology 170 + countries using our solutions 30 + offices in 18 countries 1900 + innovative professionals
News and Blogs related to Wind Energy How should solar power plants prepare for the growing frequency of extreme weather events Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, the push for renewable energy sources, like solar power, has never been stronger... Read more Masterclass: Super-power wind turbines and farms with lidar, sensors and weather data Your webinar questions answered Our recent Wind Operations related webinars highlighted how weather and environmental data can be utilized in... Read more The advantages of permanent lidar for continuous wind measurement Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy Permanent lidar at the wind farm level provides accurate, real-time wind measurements, improving monitoring and enabling performance... Read more LiveCast Q&A: Achieving bankability with wind lidar – answers to your questions Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy In December 2024, we hosted a webinar with DNV and AES Clean Energy to talk about how lidar helps achieve lower measurement uncertainties and... Read more Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next › Last page Last »
How should solar power plants prepare for the growing frequency of extreme weather events Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, the push for renewable energy sources, like solar power, has never been stronger... Read more
Masterclass: Super-power wind turbines and farms with lidar, sensors and weather data Your webinar questions answered Our recent Wind Operations related webinars highlighted how weather and environmental data can be utilized in... Read more
The advantages of permanent lidar for continuous wind measurement Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy Permanent lidar at the wind farm level provides accurate, real-time wind measurements, improving monitoring and enabling performance... Read more
LiveCast Q&A: Achieving bankability with wind lidar – answers to your questions Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy In December 2024, we hosted a webinar with DNV and AES Clean Energy to talk about how lidar helps achieve lower measurement uncertainties and... Read more
