What is Global Wind Atlas?
The Global Wind Atlas, from the Technical University of Denmark and the World Bank, maps average wind speed and power density at several heights worldwide, for wind energy planning.
Free Open data
Global Wind Atlas
Wind resource maps for anywhere on Earth
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Mean wind speed at several heights
- Wind power density
- Site reports
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Mesoscale and microscale wind modelling
- Made by
- Technical University of Denmark and World Bank (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Global Wind Atlas
- Click a location to download a wind rose and summary for that site.
Who it is for
Global Wind Atlas is especially useful for researchers & analysts.
Questions about Global Wind Atlas
Is Global Wind Atlas free?
Yes. Global Wind Atlas is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Global Wind Atlas?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Global Wind Atlas updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Global Wind Atlas get its data?
Mesoscale and microscale wind modelling.
Can I use Global Wind Atlas on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Global Wind Atlas?
Similar maps include Submarine Cable Map, Electricity Maps, OpenRailwayMap and Open Infrastructure Map. See the full list of Global Wind Atlas alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Global Wind Atlas. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
Maps like Global Wind Atlas
See allInfrastructure
Submarine Cable Map
The undersea cables that carry the internet between continents
submarinecablemap.comOpen
InfrastructureLive
Electricity Maps
Live carbon intensity and power sources of electricity grids worldwide
app.electricitymaps.comOpen
Transport
OpenRailwayMap
Worldwide map of railway lines, stations, signals and track speeds
openrailwaymap.orgOpen
Infrastructure
Open Infrastructure Map
Power lines, pipelines and telecoms infrastructure from OpenStreetMap
openinframap.orgOpen
Infrastructure
Global Energy Monitor
Trackers and maps of coal, gas, oil and renewable projects worldwide
globalenergymonitor.orgOpen
Geopolitics
GPSJam
Daily map of likely GPS interference around the world
gpsjam.orgOpen
Compare: Global Wind Atlas vs Submarine Cable MapGlobal Wind Atlas vs Electricity MapsGlobal Wind Atlas vs OpenRailwayMapGlobal Wind Atlas vs Open Infrastructure MapGlobal Wind Atlas vs Global Energy Monitor