Wind characteristics analyses and determination of appropriate wind turbine for Amasra-Black Sea Region, Turkey

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Abstract

In this study, wind characteristics of Amasra were analyzed with hourly wind data collected between 1997 and 2006. Wind characteristics such as monthly average mean speeds, power densities, turbulence intensities, maximum gust, and prevailing wind directions were identified. Weibull distribution model was used to determine energy output of thirty commercial wind turbines ranging from 335 to 3000 kW. Estimated mean capacity factors were calculated between 26.8% and 43.9%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)422-433
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal of Green Energy
Volume7
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2010

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Capacity factor
  • Turkey
  • Wind energy
  • Wind turbine

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