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Interactive Wind Energy Tools

36 free calculators, converters, quizzes and planners that turn wind energy theory into hands-on learning. Every tool runs privately in your browser — copy, download, print or share your results.

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Wind Power Estimator

Calculate how much power a wind turbine can produce at any wind speed.

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Wind Speed Converter

Instantly convert wind speed between m/s, km/h, mph, knots and the Beaufort scale.

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Turbine Output Calculator

Estimate how much electricity a wind turbine produces per year.

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Capacity Factor Calculator

Calculate the capacity factor of a wind turbine from its actual energy output.

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Air Density Calculator

Calculate air density from temperature and pressure, and see its effect on turbine power.

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Rotor Swept Area Calculator

Calculate the swept area of a wind turbine rotor from diameter or blade length.

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Tip Speed Ratio Calculator

Calculate the tip-speed ratio (TSR) of a wind turbine at any wind speed.

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Wind Farm Planner

Estimate the total capacity, energy output and land area of a planned wind farm.

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Renewable Energy Quiz

Test your wind and renewable energy knowledge with 6 multiple-choice questions.

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Wind Energy Cost Estimator

Estimate the capital cost, O&M and simplified LCOE of a wind energy project.

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Carbon Savings Calculator

Calculate the CO2 emissions avoided by generating clean wind energy.

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Wind Direction Converter

Convert wind direction between compass points and degrees.

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Wind Unit Converter

Convert power or energy between W, kW, MW, GW, Wh, kWh, MWh and GWh.

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Wind Energy Glossary Finder

Search a plain-language glossary of the most important wind energy terms.

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Blade Length Calculator

Calculate turbine dimensions: blade length, rotor diameter, swept area and tip height.

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Tower Height Estimator

Estimate hub-height wind speed using the wind shear power law.

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Energy Production Planner

Plan daily, monthly and annual energy production from a wind turbine.

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Wind Farm Comparison Tool

Compare two wind farms side by side: capacity, annual energy and homes powered.

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Wind Turbine Selector

Find the right turbine class for your site based on average annual wind speed.

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Renewable Learning Quiz

Test your knowledge of turbine components, drivetrain design and energy storage.

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Grid Loss Estimator

Estimate how much energy is lost in transmission over a given distance.

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Wind Potential Checker

Check the wind potential of a site from its average annual wind speed.

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Weather Impact Planner

Adjust turbine energy output for air density, availability and curtailment.

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Turbine Efficiency Calculator

Calculate a turbine's power coefficient (Cp) and compare it with the Betz limit.

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Wind Energy Journal

Keep a private, browser-stored learning journal as you explore wind energy.

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Wind Chill Calculator

Calculate how cold the wind really feels using the North American wind chill formula.

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Power Density Calculator

Calculate the wind power density at any site from wind speed and air density.

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Home Turbine Savings Estimator

Estimate how much energy and money a small wind turbine could save a household.

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Beaufort Scale Converter

Convert any wind speed to its Beaufort force number, name, and observed effects.

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Wind Energy Flashcards

Study 12 essential wind energy terms with an interactive flip-card tool.

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Daily Wind Log

Record and track your own wind-speed observations privately in your browser.

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Energy Payback Time Calculator

Find out how quickly a wind turbine pays back the energy used to build it.

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CO2 Equivalence Calculator

Translate tonnes of COβ‚‚ avoided into relatable everyday equivalences.

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Turbine Spacing Calculator

Estimate how many turbines fit on a site using standard wake-spacing rules of thumb.

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Battery Storage Estimator

Estimate the battery nameplate capacity needed to cover a load for a set backup period.

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Blade Tip Speed Calculator

Calculate the speed of a wind turbine blade tip in m/s, km/h, mph and as a Mach fraction.

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Read our beginner-friendly guides to understand the science these calculators are built on.

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