Nowadays, the nacelle mounted wind LiDAR is widely used for onshore and offshore wind projects, for power performance testing, wind turbine optimization, and load measurement and reduction, because of the following advantagnes:

1. Accurate and Real-Time Data:

   • Nacelle Lidar provides accurate and real-time wind data directly at the turbine’s location, eliminating the need for extrapolating data from nearby met masts, which can be inaccurate due to varying local wind conditions.

2. Reduced Uncertainty:

   • Traditional met masts may not fully capture the wind profile at the turbine’s hub height, especially in offshore environments where installing tall masts is challenging. Nacelle Lidar reduces this uncertainty by measuring the wind speed and direction at the specific height of the turbine.

3. Cost-Efficiency:

   • Installing and maintaining physical met masts, especially offshore, can be expensive. Lidar is a cost-effective alternative that can provide similar or even more accurate data without the need for costly infrastructure.

4. Safety:

   • Installing met masts in offshore environments can be risky due to harsh weather conditions. Lidar eliminates this safety concern as it can be installed directly on the turbine’s nacelle.