UK-based wind measurement specialist ZX Lidars has launched its latest ground-based Lidar system, the ZX 300e, which has received full IEC classification from 21 to 200 metres, marking a new milestone in remote sensing technology for the wind energy sector.
The company said the ZX 300e achieved the highest possible accuracy class with a standard uncertainty of 0% at all measured heights, following independent testing by DNV, GeoNet, and Pavana.
“It’s certainly a special moment for ZX in achieving the world’s first and best possible 21–200 metre IEC Classification for a wind Lidar, along with performance verification up to a staggering 300 metres,” said Managing Director Ian Locker.
An evolution of the firm’s 300-series platform, the ZX 300e incorporates over 15 years of field deployment experience, IEC classifications, and performance verifications. New features include improved data availability, enhanced wind direction sensing, cup-equivalent turbulence intensity measurement, and a reduced power consumption of 44 watts, even at temperatures as low as -25°C. The system also includes a secure, web-based interface for both local and remote access.
The performance of the ZX 300e was further validated through extended range testing to 300 metres using ZX’s Midar technology. This method combines a profiling Lidar with a 91-metre reference mast. According to the company, the results showed correlation slopes within ±1%, R² values exceeding 0.985, and data availability above 94%, even at maximum height.
“ZX 300e is the result of a passionate team who recognise that product performance and customer experience are paramount. With ZX 300e, we raise the benchmark again,” Locker added.
ZX Lidars’ latest release aims to support wind resource assessment, operational turbine monitoring, and project development in a market increasingly reliant on accurate, high-resolution wind data.
