Assessment of wind energy potential of two sites in North-East, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1277-1283 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.O. Fagbenle ◽  
J. Katende ◽  
O.O. Ajayi ◽  
J.O. Okeniyi
2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-39
Author(s):  
V. Bezrukovs ◽  
Vl. Bezrukovs ◽  
A. Zacepins ◽  
V. Komashilovs

Abstract The paper is devoted to the investigation into the wind energy potential based on long-term observations of the wind speed and energy density fluctuations at heights from 10 to 160 m on the Baltic Sea coast of Latvia. During the observations (2004 - 2013), the wind speed and direction values were measured, and the statistical database was accumulated using a LOGGER 9200 Symphonie measuring systems mounted on 60 m masts - one on the western coast and another on the north-east of Latvia. From June 2011 to May 2012, these measurements were complemented with the data for the heights from 40 to 160 m obtained by means of a ZephIR lidar and with the metrological data provided by “Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre” for the same period. The graphs of seasonal fluctuations in the wind speed were obtained for the heights up to 160 m by measurements over the period of 2007 - 2013. The results of the research on the wind speed distribution up to 200 m are promising for evaluation of the wind energy potential of Latvia and will be helpful in assessment of prospective sites for construction of WPPs.


2013 ◽  
Vol 284-287 ◽  
pp. 1062-1066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsai Hsiang Chen ◽  
Van Tan Tran ◽  
Nien Che Yang ◽  
Ting Yen Hsieh

The purpose of this paper is to contribute the database to users of wind power in Taiwan. The study analyzes 12 stations in Taiwan. The data were collected during the period 2001-2010. The Weibull distribution method was used to analyze wind characteristics and wind energy potential in the different site and height as well. The results show that the wind speed at the height 100 m and roughness length 0.1 m in Taiwan between 1.7 m/s and 4.3 m/s, and the power density from 5 W/m2 to 75 W/m2. Taipei is the windy place, while Taichung is the less. The direction of the wind most commonly comes from north-east. The wind energy varies depend on season, strong wind in spring and winter, while weak wind in autumn and summer. The results obtained contribute to a global vision of the wind energy potential and the windy areas in Taiwan.


Author(s):  
Oluseyi O. Ajayi ◽  
R. O. Fagbenle ◽  
James Katende ◽  
Joshua O. Okeniyi ◽  
O. A. Omotosho

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4435
Author(s):  
Travis C. Douville ◽  
Dhruv Bhatnagar

The significant offshore wind energy potential of Oregon faces several challenges, including a power grid which was not developed for the purpose of transmitting energy from the ocean. The grid impacts of the energy resource are considered through the lenses of (i) resource complementarity with Variable Renewable Energy resources; (ii) correlations with load profiles from the four balancing authorities with territory in Oregon; and (iii) spatial value to regional and coastal grids as represented through a production cost model of the Western Interconnection. The capacity implications of the interactions between offshore wind and the historical east-to-west power flows of the region are discussed. The existing system is shown to accommodate more than two gigawatts of offshore wind interconnections with minimal curtailment. Through three gigawatts of interconnection, transmission flows indicate a reduction of coastal and statewide energy imports as well as minimal statewide energy exports.


2021 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
China Satyanarayana Gubbala ◽  
Venkata Bhaskar Rao Dodla ◽  
Srinivas Desamsetti

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