Global Wind Atlas: Wind resource maps for anywhere on Earth. US Wind Turbine Database: Every land-based and offshore wind turbine in the United States.
| Global Wind Atlas | US Wind Turbine Database | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Infrastructure & Energy Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United States |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Mesoscale and microscale wind modelling | FAA records, imagery review and industry data |
| Made by | Technical University of Denmark and World Bank | USGS, DOE and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Wind Atlas
- Mean wind speed at several heights
- Wind power density
- Site reports
What you can do with US Wind Turbine Database
- Every US wind turbine
- Turbine height, capacity and model
- Data downloads
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.