Windar Photonics PLC (7WP)

Overview

Windar Photonics PLC is a company specialized in the development and sale of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and associated products, primarily targeting the wind turbine sector. With its subsidiaries, Windar Photonics serves various markets including Europe, China, and the rest of Asia. The core mission of the company is to enhance the efficiency of electricity generating wind turbines through advanced sensing technology. Formed in 2014 and headquartered in London, the United Kingdom, Windar Photonics has quickly established itself as a pioneer in the wind energy market by offering innovative solutions that aim to optimize wind turbine performance and increase renewable energy production.

Products and Services

• WindEYE Sensor

  The WindEYE sensor is an advanced LiDAR system designed to measure wind speed by scanning a laser beam ahead of the wind turbines. This forward-looking approach allows wind turbines to optimize their performance by adjusting the blade angle in anticipation of the wind speed changes. As a result, the WindEYE sensor contributes to increasing the efficiency and energy output of the wind turbines.

• WindVISION Sensor

  Similar to the WindEYE, the WindVISION sensor employs LiDAR technology to measure wind speeds. However, WindVISION offers a broader field of vision and more detailed wind data. This enhanced capability enables wind turbines to make even more precise adjustments to their operation, maximizing the extraction of wind energy through improved accuracy in detecting wind speed and direction changes.

• WindTIMIZER

  The WindTIMIZER serves as an intermediary device that harmonizes the data collected by WindEYE and WindVISION sensors with the wind turbine controller. This system synthesizes the sensor data into actionable insights, allowing for real-time adjustments to the turbine's operations. The WindTIMIZER ensures that the wind turbine operates at optimum efficiency levels by continuously adapting to the detected wind conditions, substantially improving the wind turbine’s overall performance and energy production.

• Retrofit Control System

  Windar Photonics also offers a retrofit control system, a solution specifically designed for existing wind turbines. This system integrates new sensor technologies into older turbines, allowing them to benefit from modern LiDAR-based wind measurement capabilities. By upgrading the control systems of existing turbines, Windar Photonics enables older installations to significantly enhance their operational efficiency and power output without the need for complete hardware overhauls.