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Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-155-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-155-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
Research article
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15 Jan 2026
Research article |  | 15 Jan 2026

Mountain wave and downslope winds impact on wind power production

Kine Solbakken, Eirik Mikal Samuelsen, and Yngve Birkelund

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Mountain waves can form when air passes over a large barrier and can cause strong winds on the lee side. Understanding how these strong downslope winds impact wind power production can help improve wind park efficiency. We studied two wind parks in Norway and found that the turbines on the leeward side of the mountain produce more power than the turbines on the mountain top. This study also investigates how weather models can help predict when and where strong downslope winds may occur.
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