Energy Analysis Tools
Wind Energy Tools
windNavigator™ (AWS Truewind)
Developed by AWS Truewind, windNavigator™ is an online tool targeted to utility-scale wind development. This online application allows users to explore wind speeds using a 2.5 km resolution wind map and obtain high resolution wind maps and GIS data for wind project siting and analysis.
Small Wind Economic Model
A spreadsheet tool that can help you analyze the economics of a small wind electric system and decide whether wind energy will work for you. (MS Excel 102kb)
GIS Wind Maps
From the Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana Geological Survey (Click on the “Environment and Biology” link, then click on the “Management areas and Misc.”)
Indiana 50m Wind Map
U.S. Department of Energy - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Solar Energy Tools
Photovoltaic Calculator
National Renewable Energy Laboratory helps to understand the potential electrical energy produced in a given region of the state.
Solar Energy Economics Calculators for Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic Electricity Generation
from the Texas State Energy Conservation Office
BioEnergy Tools
On-Farm Efficiency Tools
Grain Drying Energy Efficiency Audit Program
To estimate energy consumption of your current grain drying system, complete the following questionnaires and return to the Purdue Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department - Chad Martin, Renewable Energy Extension Specialist
In Bin Drying System Energy Audit Questionnaire
Continuous Flow Dryer Energy Audit Questionnaire
On-Farm Efficiency Tools
Grain Drying Energy Auditing Tool
Coming Soon
NRCS Energy Estimator Tools
for Animal Housing, Irrigation, Nitrogen Application, and Tillage. Determining Energy Needs of your Current Operating Systems
Heating Fuel Comparison Calculator
from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
MS EXCEL 129kb
Energy Cost Calculator for lighting and industrial equipment
U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable (EERE) Energy Web site
