Development of a site analysis tool for distributed wind projects
- The Cadmus Group, Inc., Waltham MA (United States)
The Cadmus Group, Inc., in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Encraft, was awarded a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a site analysis tool for distributed wind technologies. As the principal investigator for this project, Mr. Shawn Shaw was responsible for overall project management, direction, and technical approach. The product resulting from this project is the Distributed Wind Site Analysis Tool (DSAT), a software tool for analyzing proposed sites for distributed wind technology (DWT) systems. This user-friendly tool supports the long-term growth and stability of the DWT market by providing reliable, realistic estimates of site and system energy output and feasibility. DSAT-which is accessible online and requires no purchase or download of software-is available in two account types; Standard: This free account allows the user to analyze a limited number of sites and to produce a system performance report for each; and Professional: For a small annual fee users can analyze an unlimited number of sites, produce system performance reports, and generate other customizable reports containing key information such as visual influence and wind resources. The tool’s interactive maps allow users to create site models that incorporate the obstructions and terrain types present. Users can generate site reports immediately after entering the requisite site information. Ideally, this tool also educates users regarding good site selection and effective evaluation practices.
- Research Organization:
- The Cadmus Group, Inc., Waltham MA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0000498
- OSTI ID:
- 1335569
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-CADMUS-00498
- Resource Relation:
- Related Information: http://dsat.cadmusgroup.com/
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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