Infrastructure / Energy / Climate

Wind Energy Potential

The mean wind speed at the location for the 10 year period & The mean power density of the wind, which is related to the cube of the wind speed, and can provide additional information about the strength of the wind not found in the mean wind speed alone. A wind power potential map is a type of spatial dataset that shows the potential for wind energy production at different locations. This map is typically created using geographic information systems (GIS) technology, and is based on data about wind speed, wind direction, and other factors that affect the potential for wind energy generation. Wind power potential maps can provide valuable information for a wide range of purposes, such as for identifying locations that are suitable for wind energy development, for supporting the planning and management of renewable energy resources, or for understanding the potential for wind energy to contribute to a country's or region's energy mix.