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Wind energy professionals and project developers wanting a tool for wind resource assessment, wind farm design, and energy yield prediction
About WindFarmer
WindFarmer is a comprehensive desktop software application developed by DNV for wind energy assessment and wind farm design. It utilizes DNV's validated methodologies to predict reliable energy yield results, ensuring long-term returns on investment for wind energy projects. The software offers a user-friendly interface with intuitive workflows, enabling both novice and expert users to efficiently perform complex calculations and trace results. WindFarmer's capabilities include site selection analysis, wind climate analysis, wind flow modeling, wake modeling, blockage effect estimation, and turbine layout optimization. Optional modules, such as the Environment module, provide tools for noise impact analysis and shadow flicker assessment, while the Automation module allows for customized workflows and process automation.
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Starting Price:
€5,640 per year
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Veracity by DNV
Norway
www.dnv.com/software/services/windfarmer/
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