Remote wind sensing is winning broader acceptance as wind farm developers use it to measure wind characteristics such as in-flow angle and turbulence. Investors are also putting confidence in remote sensing data. This message emerged from the annual Triton User Group sponsored by wind technology company and sodar manufacturer Second Wind. Independent engineers, consultants, and…
Partnership tests new remote sensing tool for South Carolina’s wind potential
Partners have begun testing tools to provide insight on how much energy potential South Carolina’s offshore winds offer. The goal is the deployment of offshore wind energy to diversify South Carolina’s energy resources and significantly increase the region’s energy independence. This includes the Savannah River National Laboratory (SNRL), the Clemson University Restoration Institute (CURI) and…