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Wind Energy
Wind Turbine Annual Energy Calculator
Estimate a turbine or wind farm's annual energy production from its rated capacity and the expected capacity factor. This is the standard first-order metric used in project finance and PPA negotiation.
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Wind Energy
Wind Resource Assessment Calculator
Estimate the energy density of a wind site using average wind speed and the Weibull shape parameter. Use this when evaluating whether a location has sufficient wind potential for turbine installation.
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Key differences
| Wind Turbine Annual Energy Calculator | Wind Resource Assessment Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wind Energy | Wind Energy |
| Inputs required | 2 | 2 |
| Result | Annual Energy Production (kWh) | Wind Power Density (W/m² (relative)) |
| What it does | Estimate a turbine or wind farm's annual energy production from its rated capacity and the expected capacity factor. This is the standard first-order metric used in project finance and PPA negotiation. | Estimate the energy density of a wind site using average wind speed and the Weibull shape parameter. Use this when evaluating whether a location has sufficient wind potential for turbine installation. |