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Average wind speed in meters per second (m/s) at 80 meters above the Earth's surface, a common height for wind turbines. Data were collected from 1999 to 2009.

Average Daily Wind Energy Potential (m/s)

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Wind Energy Potential (m/s)

Vietnam Wind Energy Potential

This visualization shows average annual wind speeds at 80m above the Earth's surface, a common height for wind turbines. The data can be used to identify regions of the world likely to have sufficient wind resources to make wind energy generation a worthwhile investment.

Average daily wind potential, showing potential of wind power generation

Solar energy potential, measured in average annual global horizontal irradiance (GHI) in watts per square meter (W/m²). Average values are based on hourly data over the 1997-2010 period.

Average Daily Solar Energy Potential (W/m²)

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Solar Energy Potential

Solar Energy Potential (GHI, W/m²)

As the fuel for wind and solar projects, weather plays a critical role in the renewable energy industry and Vaisala helps customers understand its impact on their bottom line.  Vaisala brings together the industry's foremost experts on advanced measurement, assessment, and forecasting to support renewable energy developers and operators around the world. 

For over 80 years, Vaisala's technology has guided decision-making in weather-critical industries. 

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