In the grand project of wind power generation that dances with the forces of nature, wind is the sole protagonist and also the biggest variable. Accurately and reliably capturing every pulse of the wind has become the absolute core of wind farms, from site selection and planning to lean operation, from safety guarantee to maximizing benefits. With its profound accumulation in the field of industrial meteorological monitoring, HONDE Company has launched a professional meteorological monitoring system for wind farms, which has gone beyond the scope of traditional meteorological stations and evolved into a “data hub” for wind power that integrates resource assessment, performance verification, intelligent control, and safety early warning, safeguarding the long-term value of wind power assets.
I. Core Value: The data Foundation from “Wind Capture” to “Wind Control”
The core mission of a wind farm meteorological station is to solve the three fundamental problems in the wind energy industry: where does the wind come from (resources), what is the conversion efficiency (performance), and how to operate safely and reliably (safety). The HONDE system transforms intangible wind into quantifiable, analyzable and decision-making key assets by providing multi-dimensional and precise data.
Resource quantification and financial modeling: It provides long-term and continuous wind measurement data, which is the sole basis for the feasibility study of wind farm projects, power generation prediction and return on investment (IRR) calculation, and directly affects project financing and valuation.
Performance evaluation and efficiency scale: As an independent “truth source” of the wind turbine itself, it is used to verify the power curve of the wind turbine, assess wake loss, and quantify the overall performance ratio. It is a key scale for testing equipment performance and operational level.
Intelligent control and power prediction: Real-time wind condition data serves as the direct input for control strategies such as yaw, pitch, start and stop of wind turbines, and is also a core element supporting short-term and ultra-short-term power generation prediction, assisting in grid balance and power trading.
Extreme Early Warning and Asset Protection: Real-time monitoring and early warning of dangerous meteorological conditions such as extreme wind speed, turbulence, and icing, providing critical decision-making time for wind turbines to enter protection mode in advance and avoid catastrophic structural damage.
Ii. Composition of the HONDE Wind Farm Meteorological Station System
To meet the diverse needs of wind farms at different stages and locations, HONDE offers modular and customized system solutions
Comprehensive monitoring System for Wind measurement Towers (Pre-evaluation & Post-Evaluation)
Multi-layer wind speed and direction monitoring: At different heights ranging from 30 meters to 150 meters on the tower body, mechanical (such as three-cup type) or ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors are deployed to accurately draw wind profiles and calculate wind shear indices.
Synchronous monitoring of atmospheric parameters: Integrated temperature, humidity and barometric pressure sensors are used for air density correction to enhance the accuracy of power generation calculation.
Turbulence intensity monitoring: High-frequency sampled wind speed data is used to calculate turbulence intensity, providing key input for wind turbine selection and load assessment.
Data recording and transmission: Equipped with a large-capacity data logger and 4G/ satellite communication module, it ensures the complete acquisition and remote transmission of data in remote areas.
Lidar/Acoustic Radar mobile wind measurement system
Flexible and precise: Wind profile measurement at heights ranging from tens to hundreds of meters can be achieved without the need to build tall towers. It is particularly suitable for complex terrain site selection, micro-position optimization of wind turbines, and assessment of offshore wind resources.
HONDE Integrated Solution: It offers a complete lidar wind measurement system and data services, significantly reducing the cost and time of wind measurement in the early stage.
Station-level distributed meteorological monitoring network (operation period) :
Representative position monitoring: Permanent meteorological masts are set up at key locations within the wind farm or installed on existing infrastructure to continuously provide background wind resource data for overall performance benchmarking.
Key unit companion: Equip specific units with meteorological stations to conduct in-depth research on the relationship between local wind conditions and unit performance, and optimize control strategies.
Iii. Key Applications Throughout the Entire Life Cycle
1. Project development and micro-site selection stage
The quality of data at this stage directly determines the success or failure of the project. The HONDE system conducts continuous monitoring for at least one year, and outputs:
Wind resource assessment report: including wind speed frequency distribution, wind energy density, prevailing wind direction, turbulence intensity, etc.
Power generation simulation: Provides input for power generation prediction of different models and different layout schemes.
Micro-site selection optimization: By integrating terrain and obstacle models and using measured data to calibrate the flow field model, the best location for each wind turbine is found to maximize benefits and reduce load risks.
2. Performance guarantee and acceptance during the construction period
After the wind turbine is hoisted, the HONDE weather station, as a third-party standard device, is used to carry out power curve verification tests to ensure that the wind turbine meets the performance guarantee terms in the power purchase agreement, which is a key link in the project’s delivery and payment.
3. Refined and intelligent management during the operation period
Continuous performance monitoring and benchmarking: By comparing the wind speed from the meteorological station with the SCADA data of the wind turbine, the performance decline of the wind turbine is continuously monitored, the cleaning effect is evaluated, and the benefits of technological transformation (such as lengthening the blades) are quantified.
Wake management and coordinated control: Based on real-time wind direction and speed, optimize the yaw and power Settings of all wind turbines in the entire site to minimize wake losses. It is expected to increase the total power generation of the entire site by 1-3%.
High-precision power prediction: It provides power generation forecasts for the power grid dispatching department within the next 15 minutes to 72 hours, enhancing the “schedulability” of wind power, reducing deviation assessment costs, and enabling the acquisition of more favorable transaction prices in the electricity market.
Icing warning and management: In cold regions, monitor the meteorological conditions under specific temperature and humidity conditions, warn of the risk of icing on blades, guide the activation of de-icing systems or take protective shutdowns, and prevent the risk of unbalanced loads and ice throwing.
4. Post-asset evaluation and technological transformation decision-making
Provide comparison data of wind resources and performance before and after the technological transformation and upgrading of wind farms (such as increasing power and extending service life), objectively assess the effect of technological transformation, and support investment decisions.
Iv. Technical Assurance: Reliability tailored for extreme environments
The environment of wind farms is extremely harsh. The HONDE weather station is specially designed for this purpose
Extreme survivability: The sensor and bracket design can withstand extreme wind speeds of over 70m/s, temperature differences between -40°C and +60°C, salt spray corrosion, and the threat of lightning strikes.
High data availability: Redundant power supply (solar + battery), multiple data backup and breakpoint resumption technologies are adopted to ensure that the data integrity rate exceeds 99%.
Intelligent diagnosis and remote maintenance: Equipped with self-diagnosis function, it can remotely monitor the health status of the equipment, significantly reducing the frequency and cost of on-site inspections.
Open integration: Supports standard communication protocols (such as IEC 61400-25), and data can be seamlessly integrated into the wind farm SCADA system, power prediction platform and asset management software.
V. Empirical Case: Data-Driven Asset Appreciation
A certain offshore wind farm that has been in operation for over 10 years has redeployed HONDE’s new-generation high-precision meteorological monitoring system for a one-year post-assessment to evaluate the feasibility of extending its service life. Data shows that the actual wind resources in this sea area are 5% higher than the original assessment, and the turbulence intensity is lower than expected. Based on this precise data, the owner not only successfully passed the technical argumentation for extending the service life but also optimized the control strategy of the wind turbine in accordance with the new wind model. Ultimately, the project is expected to generate an additional tens of millions of euros in power generation revenue during its extended lifespan without the need for major hardware replacements.
Conclusion
In the era of wind power parity, the improvement of marginal benefits increasingly relies on the ultimate control over details. The wind is the greatest detail. The HONDE wind farm professional weather station has evolved from an initial “wind measurement tool” to a “value discovery and guardian” covering the entire life cycle of wind power assets. It transforms uncertainty into certainty, risks into opportunities, and safeguards the long-term safety and returns of huge infrastructure investments with data precision within the slightest bit. This is not only a victory of technology, but also a perfect embodiment of the core value of data intelligence in the era of renewable energy.
About HONDE: As a leader in the field of energy meteorological monitoring, HONDE is committed to providing a full-stack data solution ranging from resource census to smart operation for clean energy industries such as wind and solar power. We believe that precisely perceiving the forces of nature is the only reliable path to efficiently utilize them and ultimately achieve the grand goal of energy transition.
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Post time: Dec-09-2025