An evaluation of wind energy potential at Hezarkanian, west of Iran

As a developing nation of energy-starved people, Iran Importune needs new sources of affordable, clean energy. Wind energy is potentially memorable because of its low environmental impact and sustainability. This work aims to investigate the wind power production potential of sites in west of Iran. Wind speed data measured over a tree-year period at a typical site on the west of Iran are presented. Frequency distributions of wind speed and wind power densities at five heights, monthly variations of speed, and estimates of power likely to be produced by Enecron turbine are included. The site investigated is found to be a class 6 wind power site with annual average wind speed of 6.89 m/s and power density of 745 w/m2 at 50 m height. The site is, therefore, likely to be suitable for wind farms.

کلیدواژه ها:

Wind Energy ، Weibull Distribution ، Wind Turbin ، Iran