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Wind Shear Profile Calculator

Estimate wind speed at any height using the power law or logarithmic model. Used by wind energy engineers and meteorologists to extrapolate anemometer readings to turbine hub height.

Reference Wind Speed (m/s)

Reference Height (m)

Target Height (m)

Wind Shear Model

Shear Exponent/Roughness

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Wind Energy

Wind Turbine Sizing Calculator

Find the minimum rated power needed for a wind turbine to meet your annual energy demand, given a site's expected capacity factor and system efficiency. Useful for homeowners, farmers, or project planners sizing a turbine before procurement.

Annual Energy Demand (kWh)

System Efficiency (%)

Expected Capacity Factor (%)

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Key differences

	Wind Shear Profile Calculator	Wind Turbine Sizing Calculator
Category	Wind Energy	Wind Energy
Inputs required	5	3
Result	Wind Speed at Target Height (m/s)	Required Turbine Capacity (W)
What it does	Estimate wind speed at any height using the power law or logarithmic model. Used by wind energy engineers and meteorologists to extrapolate anemometer readings to turbine hub height.	Find the minimum rated power needed for a wind turbine to meet your annual energy demand, given a site's expected capacity factor and system efficiency. Useful for homeowners, farmers, or project planners sizing a turbine before procurement.