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 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 prospection Site suitability Wind resource assessment Repowering (onshore) Farm extension (offshore) PPT — contractual power curve Offshore 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 monitoring Weather & obstruction light monitoring PPT — performance verification Retrofit and performance increase Site O&M Offshore ship operations for maintenance Minutes/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 prototyping Equipment 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 change Making renewable energy smarter at every stage Extending our legacy of leadership Vaisala 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 eBook: Onshore, offshore, worldwide Discover the benefits of lidar, how Vaisala’s WindCube lidar suite leads the pack, and why all types of wind industry organizations choose to lead with it. DOWNLOAD EBOOK 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 Lightning Data Solutions From wind farm construction and turbine selection to operational continuity, Vaisala’s lightning solutions are optimized to improve weather awareness and project success. LEARN MORE Product spotlights & blogs PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Forecaster for Renewable Energy Forecasts available as site-specific or regional, providing asset owners, project managers, energy traders, and schedulers superior information for decision-making. DOWNLOAD PDF PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Historian for Renewable Energy Capturing the most value from investments in wind and solar energy projects with a thorough understanding of the location’s past weather patterns and trends. DOWNLOAD PDF PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Thunderstorm Manager for Wind Energy Modern software for real-time storm awareness and improved safety. DOWNLOAD PDF Brochures BROCHURE WindCube Offshore: Floating Lidar System integration Expert support and professional partnerships. DOWNLOAD PDF BROCHURE How lidar is becoming standard for Wind Resource Assessment What is the status of lidar for WRA today? This guide provides some answers to that question with information from two industry experts. DOWNLOAD PDF BROCHURE Lightning and the wind energy life cycle How Vaisala provides the best global data for safety and efficiency. DOWNLOAD PDF 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 The offshore frontier Discover the many use cases of lidar for all phases of an offshore project. DOWNLOAD PDF INFOGRAPHIC Major milestones in lidar development and acceptance Key milestones in lidar’s journey to become the modern standard for wind measurement. DOWNLOAD PDF Videos VIDEO Vaisala WindCube Get to know the most versatile vertical profiling wind lidar for exceptional wind measurement anywhere. WATCH VIDEO VIDEO WindCube Lidar 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. WATCH VIDEO VIDEO Vaisala Boulder Operations - virtual visit Take a virtual tour of Vaisala's new, state-of-the-art North American headquarters building located in Boulder, Colorado, USA. WATCH VIDEO Additional resources ARTICLE Lidar takes the lead: wind energy measurement in action In the modern world of wind energy, the need for accurate and reliable wind measurement data has never been more pronounced. LEARN MORE SCIENCE DIGEST 2023 WindCube scientific digest Take advantage of the latest research and deepen your understanding of WindCube lidar technology with presentations created by Vaisala scientists and other wind energy experts. LEARN MORE BLOG WindCube Insights Fleet This modern, cloud-based software helps to make your campaigns easier and more efficient. READ THE BLOG CASE STUDY Confidence and bankability in the Philippines How Triconti is confidently conducting accurate WRA campaigns with WindCube® wind lidar. DOWNLOAD PDF SECURITY BRIEF Weather observation network safety Learn how Vaisala is providing trustworthy and reliable weather data with industry-leading IoT security for a better connected world. DOWNLOAD PDF Success Stories Accurate WRA across a South African plain Mainstream Renewable Power goes beyond turbine hub height to reduce extrapolation uncertainty with WindCube. DOWNLOAD PDF Proving bankability with accuracy and confidence Find out how Pavana GmbH is advancing lidar for bankable WRA providing verifications against a 200-meter met mast. DOWNLOAD PDF Comparing WindCube lidars to met masts for PPT A side-by-side test of met masts and two lidar types is conducted. DOWNLOAD PDF Cutting-edge applications of lidar technology WindCube lidar includes patented Flow Complexity Recognition (FCR) software for moderately complex terrain without the need for additional modeling software. DOWNLOAD PDF 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 Reaching higher wind measurements in complex terrain in Croatia How Green Trust is going beyond the limits of met masts with standalone WindCube. DOWNLOAD PDF News and Blogs related to Wind Energy Expert insights: Mastering the elements of effective solar resource assessments Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy Interview with Francesca MARTIN, Renewables Consultant, Solar Energy, RINA and Dounia ZIYATI, Solar Assessment Engineer, Doctor of Science... Read more Expert insights: Optimized performance monitoring for solar power plants Weather & Environment Wind and Solar Energy From left: Rémy Parmentier, Senior Market Manager, Vaisala Renewable Energy. Marc Giles, Commercial Manager, Eurelettronica. Jorma Islander... 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