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Wind Energy Resource Development and the Sustainable Environment

A special issue of Wind (ISSN 2674-032X).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 1745

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Dr. Alexandra Ionelia Diaconita

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 47 Domneasca Street, 800008 Galati, Romania
Interests: renewable energy; offshore wind; offshore wind foundation; floating solar photovoltaic; green hydrogen; LCOE; LCOH; cruise ship HVAC modeling
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Prof. Dr. Gabriel Andrei

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Faculty of Engineering, University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Domneasca 47, 800008 Galati, Romania
Interests: renewable energy; wave energy; wind power; offshore wind turbines; floating solar photovoltaic; power transmission; CAD/CAM/CAE; modelling; simulation; polymer composites; nanocomposites
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As the climate changes, it is crucial to understand how to enhance wind energy production while preserving the environment; however, utilizing wind resources involves integrating atmospheric dynamics, technology, and environmental balance. Consequently, this Special Issue explores the connections between these topics and supports methods to balance energy use with environmental protection.

The Special Issue aims to bring together original contributions that achieve the following:

  • Investigate advanced methods for assessing, modeling, and mapping wind resources in different regions and climatic conditions;
  • Develop innovative turbine technologies, materials, and architectures with the potential to increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs;
  • Analyze environmental and biodiversity impacts, from noise and microclimatic changes to interactions with avifauna, marine fauna, and landscape;
  • Propose spatial planning, management, and public policy strategies that support the responsible development of wind infrastructure;
  • Integrate wind energy into the energy mix through smart storage, control, digitalization, and hybrid renewable systems;
  • Investigate the economic and social implications of expanding wind capacity to harmonize energy objectives with the acceptance of local communities.

In essence, this Special Issue aims to contribute to advancing knowledge in the field of wind energy through robust scientific findings that can underpin sustainable exploitation models and support the transition to low-emission, resilient, and environmentally friendly energy systems.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sustainability.

Dr. Alexandra Ionelia Diaconita
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Andrei
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Wind is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sustainable wind energy
  • wind energy resource exploitation
  • wind farm ecological effects
  • wake modelling and analysis
  • wind farm optimization
  • land use and offshore impacts
  • performance analysis of wind turbines
  • integrated analysis and modelling

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Validation of Dual Scanning LiDAR for Wind Field Reconstruction Under Coastal Atmospheric Conditions
by Giannis Kissas, George Droukas and Ioannis Panourgias
Wind 2026, 6(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind6030033 - 1 Jul 2026
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This study presents the results of a one-month validation campaign focused on wind field reconstruction using a dual-scanning LiDAR configuration. The measurement campaign was conducted inland, approximately 6 km from the Thracian Sea coast in northeastern Greece, and involved the deployment of two [...] Read more.
This study presents the results of a one-month validation campaign focused on wind field reconstruction using a dual-scanning LiDAR configuration. The measurement campaign was conducted inland, approximately 6 km from the Thracian Sea coast in northeastern Greece, and involved the deployment of two scanning LiDAR units alongside a reference meteorological mast. Wind conditions were measured at 82 m above ground level, enabling spatially resolved reconstruction of horizontal wind speed and direction. To investigate the sensitivity of wind field reconstruction to probe volume effects, two range gate length configurations—100 m and 200 m—were systematically alternated during the campaign. This alternating strategy enabled a direct comparison under identical atmospheric conditions. The reconstructed wind speed and direction data exhibited excellent agreement with the reference measurements, achieving a coefficient of determination greater than 0.99, and showed negligible systematic bias. Analysis of turbulence characteristics revealed that the dual-scanning LiDAR system underestimated turbulence intensity compared to the reference meteorological mast. These findings underscore the effectiveness of this technology as a cost-efficient and accurate method for coastal wind characterization. Owing to its ability to reliably reconstruct wind fields over long distances, the system holds strong potential for near-shore and offshore applications. Full article
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Wind–Solar Resource Assessment and Optimal Siting in Desert–Gobi–Wilderness Regions: A Case Study of the Badain Jaran and Kumtag Deserts
by Bo Wang, Wenqian Xu, Shijie Hu, Mengke Wang, Haoyuan Ma, Xu Zhang and Hongqing Wang
Wind 2026, 6(3), 32; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind6030032 - 1 Jul 2026
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With the advancement of China’s “dual carbon” targets, Desert–Gobi–Wilderness (DGW) regions have become strategic areas for large-scale renewable energy deployment. However, the intermittency and variability of wind and solar resources pose challenges to power system stability, necessitating systematic evaluation of their characteristics and [...] Read more.
With the advancement of China’s “dual carbon” targets, Desert–Gobi–Wilderness (DGW) regions have become strategic areas for large-scale renewable energy deployment. However, the intermittency and variability of wind and solar resources pose challenges to power system stability, necessitating systematic evaluation of their characteristics and complementarity. This study uses ERA5 reanalysis data (2013–2023) to assess wind and solar resources in the Badain Jaran and Kumtag Deserts. A multi-dimensional framework is developed, incorporating availability, intermittency, variability, and complementarity, and a GIS-based multi-criteria decision-making method is applied for site selection. Results show that the Badain Jaran Desert is characterised by strong wind resources (average wind power density: 235.16 W/m2) and is suitable for wind-dominated development, whereas the Kumtag Desert exhibits superior solar resources (221.08 W/m2), favouring photovoltaic deployment. Significant wind–solar complementarity is identified, particularly in the central-western Badain Jaran and northeastern Kumtag regions. Three high-suitability sites were identified, including two in the Badain Jaran Desert and one in the Kumtag Desert, all characterised by favourable topographic conditions and high engineering feasibility. This study provides a scientific basis and a methodological framework for the planning of wind–solar hybrid systems and coordinated ecological development in DGW regions. Full article
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Offshore Wind Development in Brazil: International Drivers, National Challenges, and the Impact of Regulatory Distortions
by Gustavo Pires da Ponte, Nivalde J. de Castro and Erik Rego
Wind 2026, 6(3), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind6030031 - 1 Jul 2026
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Offshore wind is expanding globally, driven by energy security and decarbonization goals. Brazil’s world-class potential for this resource is challenged by its unique context: an already clean electricity matrix and abundant, low-cost onshore alternatives, which reduce the immediate urgency for deployment. This paper [...] Read more.
Offshore wind is expanding globally, driven by energy security and decarbonization goals. Brazil’s world-class potential for this resource is challenged by its unique context: an already clean electricity matrix and abundant, low-cost onshore alternatives, which reduce the immediate urgency for deployment. This paper starts with a global offshore wind market analysis, understanding why the main countries pursue this technology, in contrast with Brazil’s already high share of renewable generation. The following examination focuses on Brazil’s recently approved new offshore wind framework and the governance-related issues, revealing that the legislative process was distorted by unrelated riders mandating costly, non-competitive energy procurement. These riders threatened to absorb future market growth, undermining competition and jeopardizing the emergence of the entire offshore wind industry. While presidential vetoes of these riders were essential to preserve this opportunity, remaining market distortions still favor mature technologies. The study concludes that Brazil’s primary barrier to offshore wind is not technical or resource-based but institutional: the need for stable, transparent governance to foster a truly competitive and predictable policy environment. Full article
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