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Wind • energy • renewable energy • wind speed • power • electricity
The Global Wind Atlas provides high-resolution, long-term averaged wind resource data—including wind speed, power density, and wind direction—at a spatial resolution of 250 meters. It supports wind energy planning by offering free, globally consistent data modeled using mesoscale and microscale techniques.
The Global Wind Atlas offers free access to high-resolution wind resource data, including long-term averaged wind speed, wind power density, and prevailing wind directions. This data is available at a spatial resolution of 250 meters, making it suitable for detailed analysis and planning.
The data is derived from mesoscale atmospheric models and refined using microscale modeling techniques to account for terrain effects, ensuring accurate representation of wind patterns across diverse geographic regions.
Typical uses of the Global Wind Atlas include preliminary site assessments for wind farms, national and regional energy planning, and academic research. The atlas is a valuable tool for policymakers, developers, and researchers involved in renewable energy development and environmental analysis.
Spatial Resolution
250m x 250m