OpenFAST

OpenFAST

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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About

OpenFAST is an open source wind turbine simulation tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). It builds upon the FAST v8 code, integrating aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, control systems, and structural dynamics to enable comprehensive, coupled nonlinear aero-hydro-servo-elastic time-domain simulations of wind turbines. OpenFAST supports various configurations, including land-based, fixed-bottom offshore, and floating offshore turbines. The platform aims to foster an open source developer community across research laboratories, industry, and academia, providing a robust software engineering framework with well-documented source code, automated testing, and a multi-platform build system. Key organizational changes from FAST v8.16 to OpenFAST include the establishment of a new GitHub repository consolidating glue codes, modules, and compiling tools; updated version numbering; and the introduction of unit testing at the subroutine level.

About

WAsP (Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program) is the industry-standard software for wind resource assessment, siting, and energy yield calculations for wind turbines and wind farms. Developed by DTU Wind and Energy Systems, WAsP has a proven track record of over 35 years and is recognized worldwide by banks and authorities. The software is utilized globally across various terrains, providing models and tools for every step in the process, from wind data analysis to site assessment and energy yield calculations. Typical applications include calculating energy yield for turbines and wind farms, assessing wind farm wake losses and efficiency, conducting wind resource and turbulence mapping, and siting turbines and wind farms. WAsP incorporates several models to describe wind climate and flow over diverse terrains, including a built-in linear wind flow model suitable for flat to moderately complex terrain and easy access to the state-of-the-art WAsP CFD wind flow model.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Wind energy researchers, engineers, and developers requiring a tool for simulating the dynamic response of various wind turbine configurations

Audience

Energy companies and consultants seeking a tool to manage their wind resource assessment and wind farm planning operations

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

€1500 per year
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
United States
www2.nrel.gov/wind/nwtc/openfast

Company Information

WAsP
Denmark
www.wasp.dk/

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Categories

Wind Farm Supported

Categories

Wind Farm Supported

Integrations

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Integrations

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