Whiffle is proud to be collaborating with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on a government-commissioned study to explore the impact of large-scale wake effects on future offshore wind energy projects in the Dutch North Sea. This study takes the wind farms of the 21 GW Roadmap into account. Developments outside the Dutch North Sea are included as well if they influence the energy yield of Dutch wind farms.
Using LES to Understand Wake Propagation in Wind Farm Development
Utilizing our state-of-the-art Large Eddy Simulation (LES) technology, Whiffle will conduct high-resolution, atmospheric simulations over the areas planned for future wind farm development. This approach will allow us to accurately predict future wind farm performance and understand atmospheric processes involved in wake propagation.
Video: WINS50 2050 scenario of clouds and wind. Visualization of clouds (left) and wind speed at 100m height (right) of an Large-Eddy Simulation run over the North Sea with 100GW wind installed. The run was done for the WINS50 project.
Leveraging Past Insights: The WINS50 Project
Whiffle’s experience with the WINS50 project, which investigated wind farm interactions in a projected 2050 scenario provides great insights for this upcoming research. Covering 328 km by 492 km over two years, WINS50 showcased the robustness and viability of using Large Eddy Simulation (LES) for extensive studies. The knowledge gained from this project will inform our methodologies and enhance our ability to evaluate the broader effects of wind farms on weather patterns and energy production.
The Outlook
Expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, the outcomes of this study will inform strategies for deploying wind energy resources effectively.
Since its inception in 2015, Whiffle has been at the forefront of atmospheric modeling. We offer the fastest and most advanced Large Eddy Simulation (LES) model available commercially, setting the standard for LES applications in simulating wind climates and wind farm performance within the wind energy industry. Our LES model has been successfully deployed in projects around the world, including in Europe, Asia, and North America.
For more details on our LES technology and insights from past projects, please visit our insights page.
