Pricing Overview
WindSite is an AI-powered feasibility assessment tool for offshore wind energy projects. The platform offers a single pricing plan at $199 per month when billed annually ($2,388 per year) or $249 per month on a month-to-month basis. The annual commitment saves 20 percent compared to monthly billing, making it the better option for teams with ongoing project assessment needs.
Plan Comparison
| Billing Option | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual billing | $199/month | $2,388/year | 20% off vs monthly |
| Monthly billing | $249/month | $2,988/year | Full flexibility, no commitment |
WindSite currently offers a single feature tier — all subscribers get access to the full platform regardless of billing frequency. Features include AI-driven site suitability analysis, wind resource mapping, environmental constraint screening, grid connection proximity assessment, and exportable feasibility reports in PDF format.
Hidden Costs and Considerations
WindSite's subscription covers the assessment platform, but offshore wind feasibility analysis involves additional costs beyond the software:
- Geospatial data inputs: WindSite's AI models require bathymetry, seabed composition, and wind measurement data. Some datasets (e.g., high-resolution metocean data from Fugro or Oceaneering) require separate licensing fees that can run varies by deployment to varies by deployment depending on coverage area.
- Regulatory and environmental review: The tool screens for environmental constraints, but formal Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) required by regulatory bodies are separate consulting engagements, typically varies by deployment+ for offshore wind projects.
- Multi-user access: The current pricing structure does not specify per-user pricing. Teams larger than 2 to 3 members should contact WindSite directly to confirm whether additional seats incur extra cost.
- Export and integration: Reports export as PDF. Teams needing GIS-format outputs (GeoJSON, Shapefile) for integration with ArcGIS or QGIS should verify this capability before subscribing.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
- Independent consultant or small developer: $199 per month (annual) or $249 per month (monthly). A single subscription covers feasibility screening for multiple project sites. Total annual cost: varies by deployment to varies by deployment.
- Mid-size renewable energy firm (5 to 15 engineers): $199 per month for the platform, plus potential multi-seat costs (contact vendor). The software cost is minor compared to the varies by deployment to varies by deployment typical budget for a full offshore wind feasibility study.
- Large energy company or utility: Custom arrangement likely needed for enterprise-wide deployment across multiple project teams and geographies. Contact WindSite for volume pricing.
How WindSite Pricing Compares
- WindPRO (EMD International): The established wind energy planning tool. WindPRO licenses are perpetual (one-time purchase) rather than subscription-based, typically starting at several thousand dollars per license plus annual maintenance fees. WindPRO covers both onshore and offshore projects and includes bankable energy yield calculations, making it the industry standard but at higher upfront cost.
- WAsP (DTU Wind Energy): Academic and industry-standard wind resource assessment software. Individual licenses start around $3,000 for commercial use. WAsP focuses on wind resource modeling rather than full feasibility assessment, so teams often pair it with other tools for site screening.
- In-house GIS analysis: Some firms build feasibility screening tools internally using QGIS, Python, and public wind resource datasets (Global Wind Atlas). The software is free, but development and maintenance require dedicated GIS engineering resources — typically 3 to 6 months of development for a comparable screening capability.
WindSite's $199 per month subscription is positioned as a faster, lower-commitment alternative to traditional wind energy software licenses, particularly for early-stage site screening before committing to full feasibility studies.