> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rebase.energy/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How to create a wind site
> Create a new wind site to forecast in the Rebase Platform.
## What data do I need to create a new site
You will need to provide some data about the site, its assets and some settings about the forecasting models.
**Type of the site** `type`
Specify the type of the site. For a wind site it should be: `wind`.
**Name of the site** `name`
Specify a name for the site. It is used to easily recognize the site. It is a string.
Example: `My wind site`
**Latitude of the site location** `latitude`
Specify the latitude of the site location. It takes a value between -90 and 90.
Example: `52.5`
**Longitude of the site location** `longitude`
Specify the longitude of the site location. It takes a value between -180 and 180.
Example: `13.4`
**Assets** `assets`
* **Wind turbine model** `turbine_type`
Specify the wind turbine model. It is a string.
A list of the available wind turbine models is provided in the [API Reference](/api-reference/site/create-site) under the `Body` section and `WindSiteItem` tab.
If the model is not in the list, then set `generic` as turbine model or pick a wind turbine model with similar characteristics (nominal power, rotor diameter).
Example: `V126/3000`
* **Number of wind turbines** `nr_units`
Specify the number of the wind turbines in the site. It is a positive integer number.
Example: `3`
* **Wind turbine hub height** `hub_height`
Specify the wind turbine hub height in meters (m). It is a positive number.
Example: `119`
* **Installation date** `install_date`
Specify the date when the system was installed. It is a string with format: "YYYY-MM-DD".
Example: `2020-01-01`
If the turbine model is `generic`, then the following asset parameters should also be provided:
* **Wind turbine nominal power** `nominal_power`
Specify the nominal power of the wind turbine in kilowatts (kW). It is a positive number.
Example: `3000`
* **Wind turbine rotor diameter** `rotor_diameter`
Specify the wind turbine rotor diameter in meters (m). It is a positive number.
Example: `126`
**Settings** `settings`
* **Model resolution** `model_resolution`
Specify how frequently the forecasts will be updated. It can be every 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or daily.
It takes one of the following values: `15min`, `30min`, `1h` or `1d`.
* **Forecast max value** `forecast_max_value`
Specify an upper limit for the forecasts in kilowatts (kW). This setting is useful when a grid export limit restricts how much power can be delivered. It is a positive number. If null no cap is applied.
* **Train long-term models** `trainLongTermModels`
Specify if a model based on typical meteorological year should be trained for long-term forecasting. It takes one of the following values: `true` or `false`
* **Train near-term models** `trainNearTermModels`
Specify if a model based on recent power observations should be trained for short-term forecasting. Power observations should be available in real time in this case. It takes one of the following values: `true` or `false`
* **Use physical models** `usePhysicalModels`
Specify if physical models should be enabled. No training data are required for physical models to work. It takes one of the following values: `true` or `false`
### Create wind sites examples
```python Specific wind turbine model theme={null}
import requests
api_key = "Your API key" # Set your API key
payload = {
"type": "wind",
"name": "My wind site",
"latitude": 52.5,
"longitude": 13.4,
"settings": {
"model_resolution": "1h",
"usePhysicalModels": True,
"trainNearTermModels": False,
"trainLongTermModels": False
},
"assets": [
{
"turbine_type": "V126/3000",
"nr_units": 3,
"hub_height": 119,
"install_date": "2020-01-01"
}
]
}
url = "https://api.rebase.energy/platform/v2/sites"
headers = {"Authorization": api_key, "Content-Type": "application/json"}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
response.raise_for_status()
response = response.json()
```
```python Generic wind turbine model theme={null}
import requests
api_key = "Your API key" # Set your API key
payload = {
"type": "wind",
"name": "My wind site",
"latitude": 52.5,
"longitude": 13.4,
"settings": {
"model_resolution": "1h",
"usePhysicalModels": True,
"trainNearTermModels": False,
"trainLongTermModels": False
},
"assets": [
{
"turbine_type": "generic",
"nominal_power": 3000,
"nr_units": 3,
"hub_height": 119,
"rotor_diameter": 126,
"install_date": "2022-01-01"
}
]
}
url = "https://api.rebase.energy/platform/v2/sites"
headers = {"Authorization": api_key, "Content-Type": "application/json"}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
response.raise_for_status()
response = response.json()
```
```python Multiple wind turbine models theme={null}
import requests
api_key = "Your API key" # Set your API key
payload = {
"type": "wind",
"name": "My wind site",
"latitude": 52.5,
"longitude": 13.4,
"settings": {
"model_resolution": "1h",
"usePhysicalModels": True,
"trainNearTermModels": False,
"trainLongTermModels": False
},
"assets": [
{
"turbine_type": "V126/3000",
"nr_units": 2,
"hub_height": 119,
"install_date": "2020-01-01"
},
{
"turbine_type": "V112/3300",
"nr_units": 2,
"hub_height": 140,
"install_date": "2020-01-01"
}
]
}
url = "https://api.rebase.energy/platform/v2/sites"
headers = {"Authorization": api_key, "Content-Type": "application/json"}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
response.raise_for_status()
response = response.json()
```
The API response contains the ID of the new site.
```python Multiple wind turbine models theme={null}
{
"site_id": "dfd365tc-2644-3627-905a-ghjjd182u78"
}
```