John Hopkins University to create open access database for wind farm simulations

The creation of a public database will increase accessibility for all users, including academics and engineers who are developing more sustainable energy solutions

Wind power produces over 8% of our nation's electricity, up from less than 2% just a few years ago. One impediment to increasing reliance on this clean, sustainable power source is the vast size of many windfarms and the challenge of understanding turbine-turbine and turbine-atmosphere interactions. These interactions affect wind farm performance on a variety of levels—from power output to turbine loading and maintenance. High performance computer simulations can help by providing detailed insights into fluid mechanical effects associated with turbine placement, layouts, and environmental factors.... ... More: Official Press Release John Hopkins University

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