Offshore Wind Taking wind energy into the new frontier. Purpose-built and ready Offshore is wind energy’s new frontier, with governments and investors around the world making significant commitments to expand beyond land. But with this increased enthusiasm come high stakes: In harsh, distant environments, wind developers and operators need the world’s best technology and complete environmental awareness.Anchored by the WindCube lidar suite, Vaisala’s offshore portfolio provides the flexibility and accuracy required for many purposes, from wind resource assessment, pre-construction, and contractual power curve testing to permanent wind monitoring, research and development, and turbine testing and control.Our related sensors and data services further enhance the power of WindCube, providing a one-stop, comprehensive solution offering unlike any other. With this range of capabilities, seamless integrations, and global trust, Vaisala is the go-to resource for maritime build-up anywhere on the globe.Key benefits for offshore include:Safety, compliance, and speed for offshore build-up, turbine installs, and maintenance operationsCompetitive advantages for ambitious developers and operators looking to seize global demand for offshore wind energyVersatility and ruggedness for the harshest marine environments and delicate operations WindCube is made for offshore WindCube is already the industry’s most recognized, validated, and preferred lidar. Today, it is accelerating offshore innovations and making it more profitable, efficient, and reliable.For example, WindCube Scan’s Dual Lidar Ready capability has unlocked unprecedented accuracy and flexibility for assessing offshore campaigns. WindCube Offshore, a ruggedized, purpose-built version of the WindCube vertical profiler, is suitable for mounting on buoys, permanent structures, or ships. These and other technologies demonstrate Vaisala’s forethought in enabling wind energy leaders to seize the offshore frontier with confidence. Download brochure Incredibly accurate. Widely deployed. For every scenario. Discover the lidar solutions helping advance offshore wind energy. Already proven, trusted and ready, they can go everywhere they are needed. Get eBook Solutions 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 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 Offshore Maritime & Helideck Monitoring From Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV) to ongoing maintenance and helideck needs, environmental monitoring and weather nowcasting are changing wind energy. 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 WINDCAP 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 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 Web page WindCube Scan Dual Lidar Ready Discover an unparalleled solution for increasing coverage, accuracy, and efficiency in offshore campaigns Read more Brochure The offshore frontier Discover the many use cases of lidar for all phases of an offshore project. Download PDF Product Spotlight WindCube Offshore Explore how vertical-profiling lidar is the reference lidar for floating buoys in harsh marine environments. Download PDF Article Using lidar to solve the challenges of offshore wind farms As global interest in wind energy continues to grow, an increasing number of projects are looking out to sea, where the vast ocean expanse allows offshore wind farms to cover more area, erect larger turbines and generate more energy. Read more eBooks and Webinars eBook Why Choose WindCube for Offshore Wind Measurement This eBook details how the WindCube suite of lidars are valuable tools to support any stage of the offshore wind lifecycle. Download eBook eBook Onshore, offshore, worldwide How lidar is raising the bar for today's wind measurement campaigns. Download eBook Webinar Optimizing offshore wind farm construction and maintenance operations with more accurate weather awareness insight Wind farms are expanding — especially offshore into deeper waters. The weather is harsh and less predictable farther from shore, risking safety and operational efficiency. Delays and repairs can easily cost millions. Access webinar Webinar Solutions and strategies for offshore wind projects Learn how industry leaders are leveraging lidar to support all types of offshore wind measurement projects. Access webinar Technical Presentations Presentation Dual lidar Learn how Dual lidar is a cost-efficient and operational solution for offshore Wind Resource Assessments. Download PDF Success stories Wind Resource Assessment offshore from the shore in Japan How Green Power Investment leveraged WindCube Scan Dual Lidar to efficiently measure the full wind profile for a competitive new project. Download PDF Reducing uncertainty, reducing costs Creating a strategic offshore wind resource assessment (WRA) campaign with scanning lidar. Download PDF Powering wind energy in France AKROCEAN uses WindCube Offshore to enable new offshore development. Download PDF Efficient on-site Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) for offshore wind development How Mainstream Renewable Power is conducting more accurate offshore WRA campaigns with on-site WindCube measurements to realize the future of wind farm development in Asia Download PDF Expanding and improving offshore wind research How Centrale Nantes uses WindCube® Scan lidar to research and optimize floating wind turbines offshore. Download PDF 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
