Power of Various Wind Turbines, Simulation for a Site at Laghouat, Algeria

  • Zakaria Chaoui Laboratory of Mechanics, University Amar Telidji, Laghouat 03000, Algeria
  • Mohamed Teggar Laboratory of Mechanics, University Amar Telidji, Laghouat 03000, Algeria
  • Abdelghani Laouer Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics and Nanomaterials, University of Jijel, Jijel 18000, Algeria
  • Mohamed Belhadj Laboratory of Mechanics, University Amar Telidji, Laghouat 03000, Algeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46657/ajresd.2022.4.2.9
Keywords: Renewable energy Wind energy Wind farm Weibull distribution

Abstract

Algeria is focusing on development of renewable energy including wind energy to increase the share of green electricity to 30% by 2023, of this wind energy will cover 23%. In this study, wind energy potential is assessed for power generation at Laghouat, Algeria. Wind speeds data are analyzed and used to evaluate the annual energy output of various types of wind turbines. The study shows the significant potential of wind energy source at the area. Based on the wind speeds data (2010-2021) and Weibull distribution, the outcomes indicate an average wind speed in the range 6.2-7.125 m/s and average energy density of 236.77 W/m2. Among five wind turbine types, Siemens SWT-1.62 shows an energy output of 2.935 GWh per year, estimated for 2021. This significant power could support local as well as national green electricity generation

Published
2022-12-15
How to Cite
Chaoui , Z., Teggar , M., Laouer , A., & Belhadj , M. (2022). Power of Various Wind Turbines, Simulation for a Site at Laghouat, Algeria . Algerian Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, 4(02), 195-199. https://doi.org/10.46657/ajresd.2022.4.2.9
Issue
Vol 4 No 02 (2022)
Section
Articles
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