scholarly journals Estimation of Wind Energy Potential for Two Locations in North-East Region of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Ahmed ◽  
Bashir Isyaku Kunya
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
North East ◽  
East Region ◽  
Wind Energy Potential

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

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.

Wind Energy Potential in Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 284-287 ◽  
pp. 1062-1066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsai Hsiang Chen ◽  
Van Tan Tran ◽  
Nien Che Yang ◽  
Ting Yen Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Roughness Length ◽  
Strong Wind ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Distribution Method ◽  
North East ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
Wind Energy Potential ◽  
Wind Characteristics ◽  
Weak Wind

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.

scholarly journals Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Determining Trends in Wind Energy Potential and Its Uses for Designing Development Strategies in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nurideen Abdulai ◽  
Leslie Donkor ◽  
Dennis Asare
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Weighted Interpolation ◽  
East Region ◽  
Wind Potential ◽  
Wind Energy Potential ◽  
Upper East Region ◽  
Mechanized Agriculture

This paper is purported to determine the wind energy potential of Ghana for 2010 and 2018 using GIS and RS technologies and how the result could be used to develop a country strategy that benefits the ordinary Ghanaian. In doing this, two different wind potential maps of Ghana were generated for 2010 and 2018 using data from Ghana meteorological Unit and Windfinder respectively. Moreover, the Inverse Distance Weighted interpolation of winds peed was used to generate the maps at different hub heights for 2010 and 2018. The results indicate that, the 2010 wind map showed wind speed is highest (8m/s) in the southernmost part of Ghana (i.e. Coastal part of Greater Accra and Volta Regions) at 10m high while the wind map of 2018 showed that wind speed is highest (9m/s) in the Upper East Region of Ghana at 10m high. As wind energy is untapped in Ghana, we advised that Government should further explore the results for the Upper East Region in ascertaining that it was not influenced by Trade winds and apply to different sectors of the economy through appropriate institutional regulations. The wind energy in Northern Ghana should be dedicated to mechanized agriculture, augmenting electricity tariffs for the poor in those areas and extending electricity to rural communities that do not have access to the national grid under the rural electrification project. Meanwhile, the wind energy generated from the southern part of Ghana should be dedicated mostly to commercial and industrial activities. Keywords: Wind Energy Potential, mechanized agriculture, industrial application, GIS, RS

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
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
North East ◽  
Wind Energy Potential

WIND ENERGY POTENTIAL FOR POWER GENERATION OF A LOCAL SITE IN GUSAU, NIGERIA

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 99-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluseyi O. Ajayi ◽  
R. O. Fagbenle ◽  
James Katende ◽  
Joshua O. Okeniyi ◽  
O. A. Omotosho
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Local Site ◽  
Wind Energy Potential

scholarly journals Exploring the Grid Value of Offshore Wind Energy in Oregon

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4435
Author(s):  
Travis C. Douville ◽  
Dhruv Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Offshore Wind Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Resource Complementarity ◽  
Wind Energy Potential

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.

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