EURUSCAPE

EURUSCAPE: MATLAB Toolbox for wind energy project analysis. Input wind data & turbine specs → LCOE, AEP, payback, wind rose & schematics!

EURUSCAPE is a powerful, standalone MATLAB GUI application developed for the preliminary techno-economic analysis of small to medium-scale wind energy projects (ranging from kW to potentially larger scales). It provides engineers, developers, and researchers with an intuitive, user-friendly interface to evaluate site-specific wind resource potential, turbine performance, energy yield, and key financial metrics — all without requiring complex coding or external software.Core Functionality & Workflow

The app follows a straightforward input → processing → visualization/output pipeline:

Wind Resource Input

Users import site-specific wind data (typically time-series measurements of wind speed and direction) via Excel files. This enables realistic, location-based analysis rather than relying on generic datasets.

Turbine & Aerodynamic Configuration

Detailed specifications are entered in clearly organized panels:

Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Specs

• Rated power (wattage)
• Voltage
• Rated RPM
• Number of poles
• Overall efficiency

Aerodynamic & Design Parameters

• Blade length
• Measurement altitude (reference height of wind data)
• Desired hub height
• Blade power coefficient (Cp) — can be user-provided from CFD simulations
• Airfoil selection from an extensive library of +1,600 models to help estimate performance characteristics

These inputs allow customization for different turbine models and hub-height adjustments (e.g., accounting for wind shear).

Advanced Calculations & Modeling

Using the imported wind data and turbine parameters, EURUSCAPE computes:

• Weibull-distributed wind speed profile and probability density
• Wind rose diagram (directional distribution)
• Power curve generation and energy yield estimation
• Annual Energy Production (AEP) based on the site's wind regime and turbine characteristics
• Capacity Factor (using approximations aligned with NREL and NREA methodologies)
• Full techno-economic KPIs:
• Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) — the all-important cost-per-kWh metric
• Payback Period
• Total project cost (CAPEX + estimated OPEX considerations)

Visual & Diagnostic Outputs

• Exportable wind speed distribution curve (histogram + fitted Weibull)
• Wind rose plot for directional analysis
• Wind turbine schematic visualization:
• Scaled swept area representation
• Hub height comparison against common reference objects (buildings, trees, obstacles) to quickly assess site constraints and visual impact

Key Benefits

• Standalone & easy to distribute — no need for additional toolboxes beyond core MATLAB
• Focuses on pre-feasibility & preliminary design stages, helping users rapidly compare sites, turbine options, and hub heights
• Combines resource assessment, energy yield modeling, and basic financial screening in one tool
• Educational value: excellent for students, researchers, and professionals learning wind project evaluation

EURUSCAPE bridges the gap between raw wind data and actionable project insights, making professional-grade preliminary wind energy analysis accessible directly within MATLAB. Ideal for consultants, developers, students, and anyone involved in renewable energy planning in regions like Egypt and beyond.