Vaisala has introduced WindCube 2.1 XP, an updated version of its vertical profiler wind lidar. The system has been designed to provide higher accuracy, improved data availability and stable operation in both clean air and complex terrain. It measures at rotor sweep heights relevant for modern utility-scale wind turbines.
According to Vaisala, adjustments to detector sensitivity, power consumption and measurement stability were made following field testing and user feedback. The new version retains the same form factor as previous models but adds several technical improvements:
- Accuracy improvements across the full measurement range up to 400 metres.
- The wind lidar is classified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) with an extended range up to 200 metres.
- Average 69% increase in data availability at 200 metres in clean air conditions across test sites.
- 20% reduction in power consumption, easing remote deployment requirements.
The system is supported by the Vaisala Compass cloud platform, introduced in 2024, and comes with a five-year warranty.
