Australia Webinar: Enhancing Power Curve Testing in Complex Terrain with LiDAR

As wind turbines grow taller and sites become more complex—with remote locations, extreme weather, and ever‑larger wind farms across Australia—traditional power curve testing approaches are increasingly challenged.

To address these challenges, Enertis Applus+ and Barlovento Applus+ are hosting a technical webinar focused on how ground‑based and nacelle‑mounted LiDAR may be applied for power curve testing in complex terrain. Drawing on real‑world experience, the session will explore practical considerations, current limitations, and the evidence required to support the continued evolution of industry practice.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• The key challenges affecting power curve testing in complex terrain, including safety, access, schedule and cost considerations.
• A comparison of measurement technologies, including met masts, ground‑based LiDAR and nacelle‑mounted LiDAR, and their respective limitations.
• Current accepted approaches for power curve testing and the role of site calibration.
• Case‑study experience using GBL and NML in complex and semi‑complex terrain.
• The type of evidence required to support future evolution and consolidation of LiDAR‑based methodologies for power curve testing.

Speakers:

• Mairead Lynch, Wind Consultancy Manager – Pacific
• Jesús Pinedo, Global Operations Manager of Wind Measurement and Testing
• Ana Barreno, Wind Turbine Test Engineer
• John Medley (ZX Lidars), Head of Head of Data and Insights

Webinar details:

• Date: 19 May 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM AEST
• Duration: 30‑minute presentation followed by a 15‑minute Q&A session

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017779624218/WN_Dg_FvdF0QRerH6nMGzfAyg