Articles | Volume 11, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-3555-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-3555-2026
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18 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 18 Sep 2026

Assessing the accuracy of a 3-year high-resolution mesoscale wind farm wake simulation with lidar and satellite radar data

Alexandros Palatos-Plexidas, Simone Gremmo, Jeroen van Beeck, Lesley De Cruz, and Wim Munters

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ERA5 hourly data on pressure levels from 1940 to present H. Hersbach et al. https://doi.org/10.24381/cds.bd0915c6

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In this study, we use advanced weather simulations, real-world measurements, and satellite images, showing that modeling wind farm effects improves accuracy, especially in areas influenced by turbines. Focusing on one of the largest wind farm clusters in the North Sea, we investigate wind speed deficits based on different atmospheric conditions. These findings help quantify the influence of large wind farm clusters, improve predictions, and support planning for future wind energy development.
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