Analysis of Wind Power Potential Characteristics and Feasibility in Kuwait for Possible Electricity Production
Abstract
This technical paper presents an assessment of wind energy potential for six locations in Kuwait using measured meteorological data. These locations are: Abdaly, Mitribah, Jal Aliyah, Abraque Al-Habari, Kuwait international airport (KIA) and Julaia port. the results show that at 10 m height, Jal Aliyah has the maximum average wind speed of 3.96 m/s.. Analysis of electricity production of larage sacale wind turbines (1 MW and above) is conducted.It isfound that the energy generation of the proposed power systems varies from 1092-3580 MWh per life time , In the meanwhile, the availability factor varies from 47%-89% while the capacity factor is in the range of (11%-20%). Based on that the cost of energy generated by these systems is found to be in the range of (0.21-0.67) USD/kWh.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | December 1, 2013 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2013 Volume: 3 Issue: 4 |