An interannual variability index (IAVI) of wind speed and energy was dervied from the WMS 10-year simulations. Care should be taken when using these data, as a robust estimate requires at least 30 years of reliable reference data. The data were created by DNV-GL.The map is an un-validated, satellite-derived estimate. As part of phase II of the WBG initiative, these maps will be validated through the use of ground measurement data, and until the data collection period is finished should be considered for policy use, rather than energy prospecting, following IRENA's classification of renewable energy data. For complete terms of use, please visit http://globalatlas.irena.org/terms_wbg_esmap.aspx . For full metadata, reports, and data download, please visit http://www.esmap.org/re_mapping_maldives

The average wind speed (m/s) at 100m (above ground level) was calculated from the 10-year, hourly simulation at a 2km resolution. The data were created by DNV-GL.The map is an un-validated, satellite-derived estimate. As part of phase II of the WBG initiative, these maps will be validated through the use of ground measurement data, and until the data collection period is finished should be considered for policy use, rather than energy prospecting, following IRENA's classification of renewable energy data. For complete terms of use, please visit http://globalatlas.irena.org/terms_wbg_esmap.aspx . For full metadata, reports, and data download, please visit http://www.esmap.org/re_mapping_maldives

The average wind speed (m/s) at 200m (above ground level) was calculated from the 10-year, hourly simulation at a 2km resolution. The data were created by DNV-GL.The map is an un-validated, satellite-derived estimate. As part of phase II of the WBG initiative, these maps will be validated through the use of ground measurement data, and until the data collection period is finished should be considered for policy use, rather than energy prospecting, following IRENA's classification of renewable energy data. For complete terms of use, please visit http://globalatlas.irena.org/terms_wbg_esmap.aspx . For full metadata, reports, and data download, please visit http://www.esmap.org/re_mapping_maldives

A map of approximate net annual energy production (GWh/annum) that would be produced by a single generic wind turbine at 100m. The generic wind turbine can be further explored in Annex A of the phase 1 report, but the measurements include an ~80% loss of peak performance. The data were created by DNV-GL.The map is an un-validated, satellite-derived estimate. As part of phase II of the WBG initiative, these maps will be validated through the use of ground measurement data, and until the data collection period is finished should be considered for policy use, rather than energy prospecting, following IRENA's classification of renewable energy data. For complete terms of use, please visit http://globalatlas.irena.org/terms_wbg_esmap.aspx . For full metadata, reports, and data download, please visit http://www.esmap.org/re_mapping_maldives