The year-long tests of the Lidar-based device, at a site off the coast of Saint Vaast-la-Hougue near the country's consented offshore wind power zones, "demonstrated performance in line with industry standards" such as those set by the UK Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator roadmap.
"Although the validation has not been conducted against high quality mechanical anemometry, it is considered that a high quality and tested wind measurement device has been used and that a robust validation has been undertaken," states DNV GL country manager Jérôme Jacquemin.
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