The new tool will account for terrain and local obstructions to predict the annual energy output of a potential small wind turbine site, providing individuals and businesses with information on payback from turbines up to around 100kW in size.
“Amid a wealth of site assessment tools aimed large wind farm developers this new tool will be the first of its kind to deliver accurate assessments for the small wind industry,” said Encraft project manager Helen Brown.
Encraft is part of a UK consortium of engineering consultants and research organisations tasked with refining algorithms to take into account obstacles such as trees, houses and large buildings all of which can affect localised wind speeds.
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