Whiffle and Ørsted Enter Joint Development Agreement to Enhance Onshore Wind Flow Modelling

Whiffle is proud to announce a new Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy. This collaboration aims to enhance the accuracy of onshore wind flow modeling by tackling the challenges posed by wind behavior in complex sites.

• This partnership will further improve the accuracy of wind flow modelling for onshore wind projects, particularly in complex, forested terrains. 
• The collaboration will focus on refining Whiffle’s Large Eddy Simulation (LES) model and seamlessly integrating its application into Ørsted’s workflows. 

Wind Modelling in Complex Terrain 

Forested and mountainous regions are among the most difficult environments for accurate wind flow modelling due to the strong spatial variability in tree height, canopy density, and terrain features. These factors create turbulent wind patterns and significant reductions in wind speeds, which traditional wind modelling tools, with their limited resolution, often fail to accurately capture. 

(See video: Whiffle’s LES model captures the intense Bora wind as it surged over Croatia in February 2012, reaching speeds exceeding 50 m/s)

The JDA between Whiffle and Ørsted will drive improvements in the LES model by integrating detailed terrain and vegetation data, ensuring that wind simulations are more accurate and reliable in challenging onshore environments. The focus will be on refining the model to align with Ørsted’s operational needs.

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