Statistical analysis of wind energy potential on the basis of the Weibull and Rayleigh distributions for Agin-Elazig, Turkey

Abstract In the present study, the wind energy potential of the region is statistically analysed on the basis of 5 year measured hourly time series wind speed data. The probability density distributions are derived from time series data, and distributional parameters are identified. Two probability...

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Published inProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part A, Journal of power and energy Vol. 218; no. 8; pp. 557 - 565
Main Authors Akpinar, E. K., Akpinar, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2004
Professionnal Engineering Publishing
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Applied sciences
Density
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Engines and turbines
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Probability
Statistical analysis
Wind power
Turkey
wind energy
Weibull distribution
wind data
Weibull parameter
Probability density function
Distribution
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Summary:Abstract In the present study, the wind energy potential of the region is statistically analysed on the basis of 5 year measured hourly time series wind speed data. The probability density distributions are derived from time series data, and distributional parameters are identified. Two probability density functions are fitted to the measured probability distributions on a yearly basis. The wind energy potential of the location is studied on the basis of the Weibull and the Rayleigh models.
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ISSN:0957-6509
2041-2967
DOI:10.1243/0957650042584357