Introducing Early Stage Screening: A Smarter Start for Offshore Wind Development
One Platform, One Purpose: Accelerate Offshore Wind Feasibility
In offshore wind farm development, the early stages can determine the success—or failure—of an entire project. Site filtering, layout design, LCOE calculation, wind resource assessment… each step holds weight, and each demands precision.
That’s why Youwind has launched Early Stage Screening, a next-generation upgrade that unifies and replaces the functionalities of Pixel+ and Pixel Park. It’s more than just a name change—it’s a complete evolution of how offshore wind developers assess feasibility from the very first click.
A Unified, Expert-Backed Toolkit
With Early Stage Screening, developers gain access to a seamless wind farm planning tool built for data-driven decisions in wind energy. It integrates GIS intelligence, per-turbine wind analytics, layout modeling, and cable design—all in one intuitive workspace.
End-to-End Workflow in a Single View
Developers can move smoothly through:
- GIS constraint analysis for precise site selection
- Interactive wind farm layout tools for turbine and array cable design
- Electrical efficiency modeling to assess export and inter-array options
- Scenario comparison for wind farms to guide strategic decision-making
No more tool switching, no more data silos. Every decision is interconnected and optimized in real-time.
End-to-End Workflow in a Single View
Developers can move smoothly through:
- GIS constraint analysis for precise site selection
- Interactive wind farm layout tools for turbine and array cable design
- Electrical efficiency modeling to assess export and inter-array options
- Scenario comparison for wind farms to guide strategic decision-making
No more tool switching, no more data silos. Every decision is interconnected and optimized in real-time.
Key Features Driving Better Outcomes
Per-Turbine Wind Regime with Vortex CDF
Youwind’s partnership with Vortex allows the platform to assign location-specific wind data to each turbine using cumulative distribution functions (CDF). This enables bankable yield assessment from the start—without the need for external data uploads.
Multi-Model Wake Loss Simulations
Users can simulate wake loss modeling across multiple layouts and neighboring offshore wind farms. Run different wake models in parallel and see how your configuration holds up under realistic, localized wind conditions
Cable Efficiency and Layout Optimization
Interactive editing lets users adjust turbines and cables while instantly seeing effects on gross yield, LCOE calculation, and technical constraints. These tools are especially useful when optimizing wind farm layout for regulatory, environmental, or performance-related reasons.
UX Designed for Clarity
Improved navigation, reorganized menus, and smart toggling between project layers make every task easier and faster. The interface reflects Youwind’s core value: clarity in motion.
Designed for Developers. Built for Better Decisions.
Early Stage Screening is not just about planning—it’s about enabling better outcomes at every stage of offshore wind development. It empowers developers, analysts, and investors to validate assumptions, test strategies, and move forward with confidence from day one.
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