What LATWIND does

LatWind is an independent engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Valparaíso, Chile, with regional offices in Lima (Peru) and São Paulo (Brazil). Founded in 2007, the company specializes in wind and solar renewable energy projects, serving developers, project owners, investors, and wind farm operators across more than 12 countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean (including Chile, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Jamaica, and Panama). The company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 (trilynorma, renewed 2024), IEC 61400 compliance, and is recognized as a Trusted Service Provider by ZX Lidars and DNV GL as a Stage 3 bankable Lidar operator.

The company delivers four integrated service lines: measurement campaigns (using ZX300 Lidar equipment sales/rentals for bankable-grade wind resource assessment), independent inspections (tower verification, due diligence, end-of-warranty, and drone-based blade inspections via the Cornis AI Cloud Platform), development-stage studies (generation studies, site classification, and feasibility analysis using proprietary VENTOS/2 and VENTOS/M CFD models), and operations-stage studies (owner's engineering, technical due diligence, and operational data analysis). LatWind operates as the exclusive LatAm representative of The Natural Power Consultants (UK), giving it access to 500+ engineers and over 30 years of renewable energy methodology while maintaining local field operations across the region.

The business model is primarily project-based professional services (independent engineering, due diligence, owner's engineering, ITO), supplemented by hardware revenue from ZX300 Lidar sales/rentals and EFOY Pro methanol fuel cells for remote-site autonomous power. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by direct engagement through three LatAm offices, industry referrals, and the credibility conferred by Natural Power's global brand. Over 20 years, the company has accumulated experience on 9,520 MW of project capacity, served 121 client companies, and completed 119+ measurement campaigns.

Name

LATWIND

Legal name

LATWIND LTDA.

Website

https://latwind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LatWind is a Chilean independent engineering consultancy specializing in wind and solar renewable energy projects across Latin America, delivering measurement campaigns, inspections, and feasibility studies using proprietary CFD models and bankable-grade Lidar equipment for developers, investors, and operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaíso

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: Independent engineering and consulting services for wind and solar projects including feasibility studies, due diligence, owner's engineering, and operational analysis.
2. Lidar Equipment Sales and Rental: Sale and rental of ZX300 Lidar stations for wind measurement. Equipment provided with full operational support.
3. Inspection Services: Independent inspections for wind farms including VCB verification, due diligence, end of warranty, and blade inspections using drone technology.
4. ITO Services: Independent Technical Operator services throughout project development and operation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

LATWIND is an independent engineering and consulting firm specializing in wind and solar renewable energy projects. The company delivers four service lines: Measurement Campaigns (ZX300 Lidar sale/rental, campaign design, vuWind data management, EFOY fuel cell powered remote stations), Inspections (bankable-quality tower verification, due diligence, end-of-warranty, drone-based blade inspection via Cornis AI platform), Studies for Development Stage (generation and feasibility studies using VENTOS/2 and VENTOS/M CFD), and Studies for Operation Stage (Owner's Engineer, operational data analysis from SCADA/CMS).

Product overview

LatWind is an independent engineering and consulting company specializing in wind and solar renewable energy projects. The company operates four interconnected service areas: Measurement Campaigns (offering ZX300 Lidar equipment sales/rentals, campaign design, data management via vuWind platform, and station operations with EFOY fuel cells), Inspections (including bankable quality verification, due diligence, end of warranty, and blade inspections using Cornis drone technology), Studies and Analysis for Development Stage (generation studies, site classification, and feasibility analysis using VENTOS CFD tools), and Studies for Operation Stage (Owner's Engineer, technical due diligence, and operational data analysis). The core product is the ZX300 Lidar system, complemented by specialized software tools like VENTOS/2 and VENTOS/M for complex terrain wind flow modeling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZX300 Lidar: Lidar ZX300 - Remote sensing equipment for wind resource measurement, classified as IEC 614100-12-1: 2017 compliant and accepted by DNV GL as Stage 3 bankable lidar.
• EFOY Pro
• VENTOS

Products and services

• ZX300 Lidar Bankable-grade remote sensing measurement device for wind resource assessment, available for sale and rental. Classified under IEC 61400-12-1:2017 and accepted by DNV GL as a Stage 3 bankable Lidar, measuring wind at heights from 10 to more than 200 meters for renewable energy developers, project owners, and operators.
• Measurement Campaigns Service End-to-end wind and solar resource measurement campaign services including ZX300 Lidar sales and rental, measurement campaign design, data management via the vuWind platform, station operation and maintenance, and EFOY methanol fuel cell power supply for remote locations. Targeted at renewable energy developers and project owners requiring bankable-grade measurement data.
• Inspections Service Independent inspection services for wind farms including Bankable Quality Verification (VCB) of measurement towers, Due Diligence inspections, End of Warranty inspections, and blade inspections using drone technology with the Cornis AI Cloud Platform. Designed for wind farm operators, investors, and developers requiring independent technical verification and asset condition assessment.
• Studies and Analysis for Development Stage Engineering studies for early-stage renewable energy projects including generation studies, site classification studies, and feasibility analysis. Incorporates energy calculations using meso-scale data and CFD modeling with VENTOS/2 and VENTOS/M software for complex terrain wind flow prediction. Targeted at renewable energy developers evaluating new project sites.
• Studies for Operation Stage Operational-phase engineering services including Owner's Engineer, technical Due Diligence, and operational data analysis for functioning wind and solar projects. Includes SCADA, CMS, and other operational data analysis to optimize inspection campaigns and asset performance. Designed for wind farm operators, owners, and investors with installed renewable energy capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,520 MW of project experience developed in Chile and LatAm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Natural Power ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive representatives of The Natural Power Consultants (UK) in LatAm. Natural Power provides over 500 engineers and 30+ years of renewable energy experience, with more than 7,000 projects advised globally. LatWind benefits from global methodology and expertise while providing local operations.
• ZX LidarscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representatives of ZX Lidars ZX300 Lidar equipment in LatAm. ZX300 is the market-leading remote wind measurement unit, classified under IEC 614100-12-1:2017 and accepted by DNV GL as a Stage 3 bankable Lidar.
• SFC Energy (EFOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representatives of SFC Energy for EFOY Pro methanol fuel cell solutions. These provide autonomous power for Lidar stations in remote locations where traditional power supply is not viable.

Scale indicators5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy providing advisory and owner's engineering services for wind and solar projects worldwide, including emerging-market project development support.
• COWI: Danish engineering consultancy with a substantial wind energy practice providing design, owner's engineering, and due diligence for onshore and offshore wind farms globally, including Latin America.
• UL Renewables (formerly AWS Truepower): Global wind/solar resource assessment and energy consulting firm now part of UL. Provides wind resource measurement, energy yield assessments, and engineering services to wind/solar projects — closely aligned with LatWind's core offerings.
• DNV (formerly DNV GL): Global certification, standards, and advisory firm providing bankability certification for Lidar devices and wind turbines. Competes in energy advisory, due diligence, and technical advisory for renewable projects, including in LatAm.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering, procurement, and construction firm with renewable energy advisory services, providing owner's engineering, due diligence, and operational support to wind and solar projects.
• Wood (formerly SgurrEnergy): Global engineering and advisory firm that acquired SgurrEnergy, a leading wind/solar resource and project advisory firm. Competes directly with LatWind in wind/solar resource assessment, owner's engineering, and bankability studies worldwide, including in LatAm.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification body offering wind and solar energy services including resource assessment, certification, and owner's engineering for renewable projects.

Direct peers

• K2 Management: Denmark-based wind farm management and technical advisor. Provides asset management, owner's engineering, technical due diligence, and operations support to wind farm owners and investors — closely aligned with LatWind's operational-stage service line.
• RES (Renewable Energy Systems): Global renewable energy consultancy and developer with significant wind/solar advisory capabilities including resource measurement, owner's engineering, asset management, and operational services — directly comparable to LatWind's service portfolio.
• The Natural Power Consultants: UK-based renewable energy consultancy with 500+ engineers and 30+ years of experience across 7,000+ advised projects. LatWind is its exclusive LatAm representative; the two offer essentially the same services (resource measurement, owner's engineering, CFD, due diligence) and share technology including VENTOS and vuWind.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latwind

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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