Peculiar Winds At The Coast—And How To Catch Them!

Abstract

Strong winds mean a lot of power production by wind turbines! In the search for the windiest locations with the potential to produce lots of power, the coastal zone has popped up as one of the most appealing places. However, there are some peculiar wind patterns in coastal regions that need to be well-understood to accurately predict how much power can be produced. In this article, we will explain the mechanisms behind two of these wind patterns: the sea breeze and low-level jets.