On the influence of wind speed model resolution on the global technical wind energy potential

In this study, the compatibility of the real wind energy potential to the estimated wind energy potential by Weibull Distribution Function (WDF) of a region with low average wind speed potential was examined. The main purpose of this study is to examine the performance of six different methods used to find the coefficients of the WDF and to determine the best performing method for selected region. In this study seven-year hourly wind speed data obtained from the general directorate of meteorology of this region was used. The root mean square error (RMSE) statistical indicator was used to compare the efficiency of all used methods. Another main purpose of this study is to observe the how the performance of the used methods changes over the years. The obtained results showed that the performances of the used methods showed slight changes over the years, but when evaluated in general, it was observed that all method showed acceptable performance. Based on the obtained results, when the seven-year data is evaluated in this selected region, it can be said that the MM method shows the best performance.

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Climate Change Induced Uncertainty of Wind Energy Potential for the Azov and Black Seas Coastal Zone

Ekologicheskaya bezopasnost pribrezhnoy i shel fovoy zon morya ◽

10.22449/2413-5577-2020-4-22-39 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

V. P. Evstigneev ◽

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N. A. Lemeshko ◽

V. A. Naumova ◽

M. P. Evstigneev ◽

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Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Wind Power ◽

Black Sea ◽

Operating Time ◽

Energy Output ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Wind Energy Potential ◽

Wind Climate

The paper deals with assessing an impact of wind climate change on the wind energy potential of the Azov and Black Sea coast region. A lower estimate of operating time for wind power installation and a potential annual energy output for the region are given for the case of Vestas V117-4.2MW. Calculation has been performed of a long-term mean wind speed for two adjacent climatic periods (1954–1983 and 1984–2013) based on data from meteorological stations of the Black and Azov Sea region. The results show a decrease in wind speed at all meteorological stations except for Novorossiysk. The wind climate change is confirmed by comparing two adjoined 30-year periods and by estimating linear trends of the mean annual wind speed for the period 1954–2013, which are negative and significant for almost all meteorological stations in the region (α = 1 %). The trend values were estimated by the nonparametric method of robust linear smoothing using the Theil – Sen function. In the present study, the uncertainty of wind energy resource induced by a gradual wind climate change is estimated for perspective planning of this branch of energy sector. Despite the observed trends in the wind regime, average wind speeds in the Azov and Black Sea region are sufficient for planning the location of wind power plants.

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Wind Energy Potential in Nine Coastal Sites in Malaysia

مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث ◽

10.53671/ptukrj.v1i1.7 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 10-15

Author(s):

Kamaruzzaman Sopian ◽

Tamer Khatib

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Data Bank ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Average Wind Speed ◽

Speed Distribution ◽

Average Wind ◽

Wind Speed Distribution ◽

Wind Energy Potential ◽

Swept Area

In this paper, the wind energy potential in Malaysia is examined by analyzing hourly wind speed data for nine coastal sites namely Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Kudat, Mersing, Sandakan, Tawau and Pulau Langkawi. The monthly averages of wind speed and wind energy are calculated. Moreover, the wind speed distribution histogram is constructed for these sites. The results showed that the average wind speed for these sites is in the range of (1.8-2.9) m/s while the annual energy of the wind hitting a wind turbine with a 1 m2 swept area is in the range of (15.4-25.2) kWh/m2.annum. This paper provides a data bank for wind energy for Malaysia.

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Assessment of wind energy potential across varying topographical features of Tamil Nadu, India

Energy Exploration & Exploitation ◽

10.1177/0144598719875276 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 175-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Shafiqur Rehman ◽

Narayanan Natarajan ◽

Mangottiri Vasudevan ◽

Luai M Alhems

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Wind Power ◽

Power Density ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

High Energy ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Annual Average ◽

Wind Power Density ◽

Wind Energy Potential

Wind energy is one of the abundant, cheap and fast-growing renewable energy sources whose intensive extraction potential is still in immature stage in India. This study aims at the determination and evaluation of wind energy potential of three cities located at different elevations in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The historical records of wind speed, direction, temperature and pressure were collected for three South Indian cities, namely Chennai, Erode and Coimbatore over a period of 38 years (1980-2017). The mean wind power density was observed to be highest at Chennai (129 W/m2) and lowest at Erode (76 W/m2) and the corresponding mean energy content was highest for Chennai (1129 kWh/m2/year) and lowest at Erode (666 kWh/m2/year). Considering the events of high energy-carrying winds at Chennai, Erode and Coimbatore, maximum wind power density were estimated to be 185 W/m2, 190 W/m2 and 234 W/m2, respectively. The annual average net energy yield and annual average net capacity factor were selected as the representative parameters for expressing strategic wind energy potential at geographically distinct locations having significant variation in wind speed distribution. Based on the analysis, Chennai is found to be the most suitable site for wind energy production followed by Coimbatore and Erode.

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An Assessment of Wind Energy Potential for the Three Topographic Regions of Eritrea

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13071846 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 1846 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Teklebrhan Negash ◽

Erik Möllerström ◽

Fredric Ottermo

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Wind Power ◽

Power Density ◽

Coastal Region ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Wind Power Density ◽

Prevailing Wind Direction ◽

Central Highland ◽

Wind Energy Potential

This paper presents the wind energy potential and wind characteristics for 25 wind sites in Eritrea, based on wind data from the years 2000–2005. The studied sites are distributed all over Eritrea, but can roughly be divided into three regions: coastal region, western lowlands, and central highlands. The coastal region sites have the highest potential for wind power. An uncertainty, due to extrapolating the wind speed from the 10-m measurements, should be noted. The year to year variations are typically small and, for the sites deemed as suitable for wind power, the seasonal variations are most prominent in the coastal region with a peak during the period November–March. Moreover, Weibull parameters, prevailing wind direction, and wind power density recalculated for 100 m above ground are presented for all 25 sites. Comparing the results to values from the web-based, large-scale dataset, the Global Wind Atlas (GWA), both mean wind speed and wind power density are typically higher for the measurements. The difference is especially large for the more complex-terrain central highland sites where GWA results are also likely to be more uncertain. The result of this study can be used to make preliminary assessments on possible power production potential at the given sites.

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Wind resource assessment and wind farm modeling in Mossobo-Harena area, North Ethiopia

Wind Engineering ◽

10.1177/0309524x20925409 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 0309524X2092540

Author(s):

Addisu Dagne Zegeye

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Wind Turbine ◽

Power Density ◽

Energy Production ◽

Wind Farm ◽

Ground Level ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Mean Power ◽

Wind Energy Potential

Although Ethiopia does not have significant fossil fuel resource, it is endowed with a huge amount of renewable energy resources such as hydro, wind, geothermal, and solar power. However, only a small portion of these resources has been utilized so far and less than 30% of the nation’s population has access to electricity. The wind energy potential of the country is estimated to be up to 10 GW. Yet less than 5% of this potential is developed so far. One of the reasons for this low utilization of wind energy in Ethiopia is the absence of a reliable and accurate wind atlas and resource maps. Development of reliable and accurate wind atlas and resource maps helps to identify candidate sites for wind energy applications and facilitates the planning and implementation of wind energy projects. The main purpose of this research is to assess the wind energy potential and model wind farm in the Mossobo-Harena site of North Ethiopia. In this research, wind data collected for 2 years from Mossobo-Harena site meteorological station were analyzed using different statistical software to evaluate the wind energy potential of the area. Average wind speed and power density, distribution of the wind, prevailing direction, turbulence intensity, and wind shear profile of the site were determined. Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program was used to generate the generalized wind climate of the area and develop resource maps. Wind farm layout and preliminary turbine micro-sitting were done by taking various factors into consideration. The IEC wind turbine class of the site was determined and an appropriate wind turbine for the study area wind climate was selected and the net annual energy production and capacity factor of the wind farm were determined. The measured data analysis conducted indicates that the mean wind speed at 10 and 40 m above the ground level is 5.12 and 6.41 m/s, respectively, at measuring site. The measuring site’s mean power density was determined to be 138.55 and 276.52 W/m2 at 10 and 40 m above the ground level, respectively. The prevailing wind direction in the site is from east to south east where about 60% of the wind was recorded. The resource grid maps developed by Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program on a 10 km × 10 km area at 50 m above the ground level indicate that the selected study area has a mean wind speed of 5.58 m/s and a mean power density of 146 W/m2. The average turbulence intensity of the site was found to be 0.136 at 40 m which indicates that the site has a moderate turbulence level. According to the resource assessment done, the area is classified as a wind Class IIIB site. A 2-MW rated power ENERCON E-82 E2 wind turbine which is an IEC Class IIB turbine with 82 m rotor diameter and 98 m hub height was selected for estimation of annual energy production on the proposed wind farm. 88 ENERCON E-82 E2 wind turbines were properly sited in the wind farm with recommended spacing between the turbines so as to reduce the wake loss. The rated power of the wind farm is 180.4 MW and the net annual energy production and capacity factor of the proposed wind farm were determined to be 434.315 GWh and 27.48% after considering various losses in the wind farm.

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Assessment of wind energy potential at Kuwaiti Islands by statistical analysis of wind speed data

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20185101001 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 51 ◽

pp. 01001

Author(s):

Khaled Al-Salem ◽

Waleed Al-Nassar

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Lower Layer ◽

Probability Distributions ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Wind Speed Data ◽

The North ◽

Energy Conversion Systems ◽

Wind Energy Potential

Kuwait possesses a potential of renewable energy, such as solar and wind energy. Wind energy is an alternative clean energy source compared to fossil fuel, which pollute the lower layer of the atmosphere. In this study, statistical methods are used to analyze the wind speed data at Mubarak port (at Bubiyan Island), Failaka Island and Um-AlMaradim Island; which are located respectively in the north, mid and south of Kuwait territorial waters. Wind speed is the most important parameter in the design and study of wind energy conversion systems. The wind speed data were obtained from the Costal Information System Database (CIS) at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research [1, 2 and 3]over a thirty seven years period, 1979 to 2015. In the present study, the wind energy potential of the locations was statistically analyzed based on wind speed data, over a period of thirty seven years. The probability distributions are derived from the wind data and their distributional parameters are identified. Two probability density functions are fitted to the probability distributions on a yearly basis. The wind energy potential of the locations was studied based on the Weibull and the Rayleigh models.

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Assessment of Wind Shear and Wind Energy Potential in the Baltic Sea Region of Latvia

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences ◽

10.1515/lpts-2015-0009 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 52 (2) ◽

pp. 26-39

Author(s):

V. Bezrukovs ◽

Vl. Bezrukovs ◽

A. Zacepins ◽

V. Komashilovs

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Baltic Sea ◽

Density Fluctuations ◽

Western Coast ◽

The Baltic Sea ◽

Energy Potential ◽

North East ◽

Wind Energy Potential ◽

The Baltic

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.

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Assessment of Wind Energy Potential In Zwara, Libya

Solar Energy and Sustainable Development ◽

10.51646/jsesd.v8i2.21 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Alhassan A. Teyabeen ◽

Fathi R. Akkari ◽

Ali E. Jwaid ◽

Ashraf Zaghwan ◽

Rehab Abodelah

Keyword(s):

Wind Speed ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Wind Power ◽

Power Density ◽

Ground Level ◽

Energy Potential ◽

Average Wind Speed ◽

Wind Power Density ◽

Wind Energy Potential ◽

Wind Resource

To assess the wind energy potential at any site, the wind power density should be estimated; it evaluates the wind resource and indicates the amount of available wind energy. The purpose of this study is to estimate the monthly and annual wind power density based on the Weibull distribution using wind speed data collected in Zwara, Libya during 2007. The wind date are measured at the three hub heights of 10m, 30m, and 50m above ground level, and recorded every 10 minutes. The analysis showed that the annual average wind speed are 4.51, 5.86, 6.26 m/s for the respective mentioned heights. The average annual wind power densities at the mentioned heights were 113.71, 204.19, 243.48 , respectively.

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