Prediction of Wind Energy Potential in Tajoura and Mislata Cities

Abstract

Estimating the potential of wind energy is the first step on the path to transitioning to renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Therefore, it is essential to have information and knowledge about the availability of wind energy for each specific location. This study focuses on the wind energy and wind assessment in Tajoura city (1,2)  and Mislata city (1,2) This paper first provides background information about wind power and its resource, including a review of available data, which are obtained from the representative meteorological stations. For each location, long term time series of 3-hourly measured wind data were used; the wind data has been recalculated to represent the actual wind speed at hub height. The mean wind speed, the Weibull distribution, annual energy and annual capacity factor are calculated for each site. The annual energy and annual capacity factor calculation are based on specification of wind turbine known as Vestas (V60- 850kW), This study indicates that wind energy is available in both Tajoura and Mislata have an acceptable  power, annual energy and capacity factor.