LiDAR Applications for Energy Industry

Abstract

The first step for an optimum energy consumption reducing planning supposes the accurate estimation of the primary sources. For this purpose, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) remote sensing technique is being widely applied because its ability to collect huge amounts of data with good accuracy. This study focuses on the application of this technology to the improvement of the assessment of wind, solar and biomass energies. In the case of the biomass, a proof of concept of the estimation for the Pinus Radiata specie in the Arratia-Nervión region (Spain) has been explained. Due to the promising results obtained with this technique, LiDAR has stand out as a powerful and versatile tool for energy consumption reduction in the industrial sector.