

Released a new model for wakes and wake steering.Enabled floating offshore wind turbine modeling.These major improvements and updates increase these tools’ capabilities The latest updates were released in May 2023 for FLORIS Version 3.4 (v3.4) and FLASC Funding was also providedīy the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium.

Department of Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office. In addition, NREL's flow control experts are accessible to academia, manufacturers,ĭevelopers, and small businesses through multiple partnering formats.įLORIS is developed by NREL and Delft University of Technology with support from the The latest version of the open-source FLORIS platform is available for download and collaborative development. Model analysis, and FLORIS-to-SCADA (a companion, open-source repository) data comparison.įLORIS can help users develop site-specific strategies for increased wind farm performance. Tool's performance analysis capabilities demonstrate the impacts of implementing controlsĪnd identify potential areas for improvement.įLASC debuted with FLORIS Version 3.0 (v3.0) and can be used for field data postprocessing, Site-specific, optimized flow control strategies that increase productivity, and the At NREL, researchers use FLORIS to help our partners develop To maximize profits by optimizing flow control strategies, like wake steering. NREL's real-time wind farm control strategiesĮnable entire plants to adjust to changing wind directions and other conditions viaĪn essential tool, FLORIS enables existing wind energy facilities to improve productivity and future projects NREL's capabilities in wind farm control span the process of designing, implementing,Īnd validating wind farm controllers. FLORIS Version 3.4 Major Improvements and FLASC 1.3 Updates Announcement
