International Wind Resource Maps
NREL is helping to develop high-resolution projections of wind resources worldwide. This allows for more accurate siting of wind turbines and has led to the recognition of higher class winds in areas where none were thought to exist.
This page provides access to NREL-developed wind resource maps and atlases for several countries. NREL's wind mapping projects have been supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Agency for International Development, and United Nations International Programme.
We also provide access to maps available from the Asia Alternative Energy Program (ASTAE) and the Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment (SWERA). The SWERA Link includes solar maps as well as the wind maps, GIS data, interactive maps, and country reports.
Country/Region
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Central America
- Chile (specific areas)
- China (specific areas)
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Indonesia (specific areas)
- Laos
- Mexico (specific areas)
- Mongolia
- Nicaragua
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Russia (specific areas)
- Sri Lanka and the Maldives
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Link
Maps Developed by NREL
Afghanistan
Map:
Armenia
Atlas:
Elliott, D., Schwartz, M., Scott, G., Haymes, S., Heimiller, D., George, R. (July 2003). Wind Energy Resource Atlas of Armenia. NREL/TP-500-33544.
Bhutan
Map:
Central America
Maps:
Chile
Maps:
- Region IX: Pacific Coast
- Region X: Pacific Coast
- Region X: Selected Islands - Isla de Chiloe Area
- Region X: Lago Ranco Area
China
Atlas:
Elliott, D., Schwartz, M., Scott, G., Haymes, S., Heimiller, D., George, R. (November 2002). Wind Energy Resource Atlas of Southeast China. The zip file contains the PDF plus additional data files referenced in the PDF. NREL/TP-500-32781.
Maps:
- Chifeng
- East China
- Enshi
- Fuzhou
- Guangzhou
- Haikou
- Hangzhou
- Hohhot
- Jiamusi
- Manzhouli
- Qingdao
- Qiqhar
- Shenyang
- Tianjin
- Yinchuan
Cuba
Map:
Dominican Republic
Atlas:
Elliott, D., Schwartz, M., George, R., Haymes, S., Heimiller, D., Scott, G., Kline, J. (October 2001). Wind Energy Atlas of the Dominican Republic. NREL/TP-500-27602.
Ghana
Map:
Indonesia
Maps:
Mexico
Atlas:
- Elliott, D.; Schwartz, M.; Scott, G.; Haymes, S.; Heimiller, D.; George, R. (August 2003). Wind Energy Resource Atlas of Oaxaca." NREL/TP-500-34519.
Maps:
- Baja California Norte Border Region, (JPEG)
- Western Chihuahua Border Region, (JPEG)
- Northwestern Mexico Border Areas, (JPEG)
- Eastern Sonora Border Region, (JPEG)
- Western Sonora Border Region, (JPEG)
- Baja California Sur, (GIF)
- Quintana Roo and Yucatan
Mongolia
Atlas:
- Elliott, D., Schwartz, M., Scott, G., Haymes, S., Heimiller, D., George, R. (August 2001). Wind Energy Resource Atlas of Mongolia. NREL/TP-500-28972.
Pakistan
Map:
Philippines
Atlas:
Elliott, D., Schwartz, M, George, R. Haymes, S., Heimiller, D., Scott, G., McCarthy, E. (February 2001). Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the Philippines. NREL/TP-500-26129.
Russia
Map:
Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Atlas:
Elliott, D., Schwartz, M., Scott, G., Haymes, S., Heimiller, D., George, R. (August 2003). Wind Energy Resource Atlas of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. NREL/TP-500-34518.
Other Links to Wind Resource Maps
Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment (SWERA)
The Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment (SWERA) provides information about solar and wind energy resources in thirteen partner countries around the world. Products include data on wind and solar energy potential, plus detailed country energy analyses. SWERA is a UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) project with co-financing from Global Environment Facility (GEF). The goal is to provide solar and wind energy assessments to potential investors and the public to promote more effective use of alternative energy resources.
World Bank Group's Asia Alternative Energy Program (ASTAE)
Asia Alternative Energy Program (ASTAE) maintains the Wind Energy Resource Atlas of South Asia. The atlas covers four countries: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. The purpose of the atlas is to facilitate the development of wind energy both for utility-scale generation and for village power and other off-grid applications.
