Wind Farm Spacing Calculator
Calculate optimal turbine spacing to minimize wake losses.
Inputs
m
× D
× D
acres
kW
Results
Maximum Turbines
72
Total Capacity
216 MW
Downwind Spacing700 m
Crosswind Spacing400 m
MW per Acre0.04 MW/acre
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the rotor diameter of the selected wind turbine.
- Set the prevailing wind direction to determine the dominant spacing axis.
- Input the desired array size (number of turbines in row and column).
- Review the recommended row and column spacing in rotor diameters (typically 5–7D and 8–10D respectively).
- Optimize spacing to balance wake losses against land use using an energy yield model.
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