Wind LiDAR: Transforming Wind Measurement and Renewable Energy Planning
The global Wind LiDAR market is projected to reach USD 12.79 billion by 2030, growing from USD 3.27 billion in 2025, at a robust CAGR of 31.3% during the forecast period. Wind LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) has emerged as a game-changing technology for accurately measuring wind speed, direction, and turbulence at various heights above the ground. By using laser pulses instead of traditional mechanical sensors, Wind LiDAR systems provide precise, reliable, and cost-effective wind data—making them essential tools in renewable energy, meteorology, aviation, and atmospheric research. How Wind LiDAR Works Wind LiDAR operates by emitting short laser pulses into the atmosphere. These pulses scatter off naturally occurring aerosols such as dust or pollen. The reflected light is captured by the LiDAR sensor, and the Doppler shift in the returned signal is analyzed to calculate wind speed and direction. By scanning at multiple angles, Wind LiDAR can construct a detail...