LiDAR Offshore Wind Monitoring Solutions for Australian Offshore Wind Farms

  • Turn key local service in Australia
  • Fully Classified by DNV-GL according to IEC61400-12-1 ed2
  • Cost Effective - Under massive production
  • Robust Design - IP67 protection

what is offshore wind liDAR?

Offshore wind lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology used to determine wind speed, direction, and other atmospheric variables (like temperature, humitity, and pressure) crucial to offshore wind farm operation. Lidar systems can accurately profile wind conditions across various altitudes by emitting laser beams into the atmosphere and analysing the reflected light, providing valuable data for optimising wind turbine performance, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring the safety and reliability of offshore wind operations. This technology is critical in the development, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms, assisting in the maximisation of energy production while lowering costs.

what can wind LiDARs do for offshore wind farm projects?

Offshore wind lidar plays a critical role in various phases of offshore wind farm projects, it is an essential tool for the successful development, deployment, and operation of offshore wind farms, contributing to more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective wind energy production.

Wind Farm Site Assessment:

  • Lidar helps in evaluating the wind potential of a site by accurately measuring wind speed and direction at different heights.
  • It assists in determining the optimal placement of wind turbines to maximize energy capture.

Design and Planning:

  • Lidar data informs the design of wind turbines, ensuring they can withstand local wind conditions.
  • It aids in the planning of wind farm layouts to minimize wake effects and optimize energy production.

Construction and Installation:

  • Lidar can be used to monitor environmental conditions during construction to ensure safety.
  • It helps in aligning and positioning wind turbines accurately during installation.

Operation and Maintenance:

  • Real-time wind measurements from lidar enable precise control of turbine blades, optimizing performance.
  • It facilitates predictive maintenance by identifying potential issues before they become critical, thus minimizing downtime.