Assessing the wind energy potential projects in Algeria

Y. Himri, S. Himri and A. Boudghene Stambouli

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2009, vol. 13, issue 8, 2187-2191

Abstract: A research program is under way in the SONELGAZ R&D Office with the aim of studying the potential of wind energy in Algeria. This paper presents an analysis of recently collected hourly wind data over a period of almost 5 years between 2002 and 2006, from four selected sites as well as preliminary evaluation of the wind energy potential. The results showed that Tindouf and Dély Brahim sites have higher wind energy potential with annual wind speed average of 5.8 and 5.7Â m/s respectively at height of 17Â m above ground level (AGL). The two sites are candidates for remote area wind energy applications. The Ouled Fayet and Marsa Ben M'hidi sites wind speed data indicated that the two sites have lower annual wind speed averages between 3.9-4.7Â m/s at 17Â m AGL. That makes the two sites candidates for installation of windmills to provide water for drinking and small scale irrigation purposes Brief description of the equipment, is also performed. Finally the aim of this work is only a preliminary study in order to assess wind energy analysis in Algeria and give useful insights to engineers and experts dealing with wind energy.

Keywords: Algeria; Parameter; Weibull; Projects; WAsP; Wind; energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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