ZX Lidars has launched the ZX 300e, its latest ground-based wind Lidar system, following independent testing that confirmed compliance with the IEC 61400-50-2 standard. The system achieved full classification across a height range of 21 to 200 metres, with testing carried out at sites operated by DNV, GeoNet and Pavana.
The classification process showed that no environmental variables were significant, supporting the use of the ZX 300e in applications such as resource assessment, site calibration and power curve measurement. The testing covered three Lidar units across five campaigns and delivered a classification range wider than that of previous systems.
The ZX 300e introduces updated algorithms to improve accuracy in wind speed and direction measurements, as well as turbulence intensity. Power consumption has been reduced to 44 W, enabling longer off-grid operation, while a new web-based interface allows both local and remote access to system status and data.
Additional verification of the system was carried out using ZX Lidars’ ‘Midar’ approach, which combines a vertical-profiling Lidar with a 91 m reference mast. Data collection extended up to 300 m, showing correlation slopes within ±1%, R² values above 0.985, and data availability above 94% at the highest levels.
The ZX 300e specification can be activated on all ZX 300 units supplied from January 2025 onwards.
