Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-4125-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-4125-2026
Research article
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06 Nov 2026
Research article |  | 06 Nov 2026

A novel analytical tool to capture wind profile variability for wind energy assessment: fast, simple, and beyond state-of-the-art in complex terrain

Brandon Jacobus Adrianus van Schaik, Alice Juliette Baruzier, Clément Loyer, Hendrik Huwald, and Michael Lehning

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A Novel Analytical Tool to Capture Wind Profile Variability for Wind Energy Assessment: Fast, Simple, and Beyond State-of-the-Art in Complex Terrain Brandon van Schaik et al. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17804408

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We created a new way to estimate how much energy a wind turbine can produce by using the full change in wind with height instead of a single measurement. Testing it on turbines in the Swiss Alps showed that it predicts energy production more accurately and smoothly than current industry methods. It performs as well as advanced models but is much faster, helping guide future wind projects in complex landscapes.
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