Evaluation of wind energy cost and site selection for a wind-farm in the south of Algeria

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Benmemdejahed ◽  
S. Mouhadjer
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
The South ◽  
Selection For

scholarly journals Electricity Generation and Energy Cost Estimation of Large-Scale Wind Turbines in Jarandagh, Iran

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasra Mohammadi ◽  
Ali Mostafaeipour ◽  
Yagob Dinpashoh ◽  
Nima Pouya
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Output

Currently, wind energy utilization is being continuously growing so that it is regarded as a large contender of conventional fossil fuels. This study aimed at evaluating the feasibility of electricity generation using wind energy in Jarandagh situated in Qazvin Province in north-west part of Iran. The potential of wind energy in Jarandagh was investigated by analyzing the measured wind speed data between 2008 and 2009 at 40 m height. The electricity production and economic evaluation of four large-scale wind turbine models for operation at 70 m height were examined. The results showed that Jarandagh enjoys excellent potential for wind energy exploitation in 8 months of the year. The monthly wind power at 70 m height was in the range of 450.28–1661.62 W/m2, and also the annual wind power was 754.40 W/m2. The highest capacity factor was obtained using Suzlon S66/1.25 MW turbine model, while, in terms of electricity generation, Repower MM82/2.05 MW model showed the best performance with total annual energy output of 5705 MWh. The energy cost estimation results convincingly demonstrated that investing on wind farm construction using all nominated turbines is economically feasible and, among all turbines, Suzlon S66/1.25 MW model with energy cost of 0.0357 $/kWh is a better option.

Predicting and Mapping Potential Whooping Crane Stopover Habitat to Guide Site Selection for Wind Energy Projects

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 541-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. AMY BELAIRE ◽  
BETTY J. KREAKIE ◽  
TIMOTHY KEITT ◽  
EMILY MINOR
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Whooping Crane ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
Stopover Habitat ◽  
Selection For

scholarly journals Site Selection for Wind Farm Installation

IJIREEICE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 59-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biswal G.C. ◽  
Shukla S.P.
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Selection For

scholarly journals Evaluation of a wind farm project for a smart city in the South-East Coastal Zone of Mauritius

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
AZ Dhunny ◽  
MR Lollchund ◽  
SDDV Rughooputh
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
The South ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Average Wind ◽  
Energy Union

A study was carried out to analyse the potential of wind energy in the generation of electricity for a smart city which is located in the South-East Coastal Zone of Mauritius. A flat land area of 10 square km situated about 3.5 km from the smart city was chosen for the placement of a wind farm. The viability of the location was assessed by analysing ten years (Jan 2005 to Dec 2014) of mean hourly wind speed measured at a height of 10 m above ground level (m.a.g.l). The speed data was filtered according to the AWS (1997) guidelines and computed at 60 m.a.g.l using the power law formula. At this height, the average wind speeds was approximately 6.5 m/s, which was considered cost effective, as per the European Wind Energy Union guidelines for the harvesting of wind power. Estimated yearly power generated by a wind farm consisting of 40 wind turbines,each of rating capacity 275 kW, placed at a hub height of 60 m were made. The study resulted in an investment proposal for a 11 MW wind farm project in Mauritius.

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