Wind and Solar Energy Generation Potential Features in the Extreme Northern Amazon Using Reanalysis Data

Jean Souza dos Reis (), Nícolas de Assis Bose, Ana Cleide Bezerra Amorim, Vanessa de Almeida Dantas, Luciano Andre Cruz Bezerra, Leonardo de Lima Oliveira, Samira de Azevedo Emiliavaca, Maria de Fátima Alves de Matos, Nickollas Elias Targino Pereira, Raniere Rodrigues Melo de Lima and Antonio Marcos de Medeiros
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Jean Souza dos Reis: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Nícolas de Assis Bose: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Ana Cleide Bezerra Amorim: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Vanessa de Almeida Dantas: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Luciano Andre Cruz Bezerra: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Leonardo de Lima Oliveira: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Samira de Azevedo Emiliavaca: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Maria de Fátima Alves de Matos: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Nickollas Elias Targino Pereira: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Raniere Rodrigues Melo de Lima: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil
Antonio Marcos de Medeiros: SENAI Institute of Innovation—Renewable Energies, Av. Capitão Mor-Gouveia, 2770-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59063-400, Brazil

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 22, 1-27

Abstract: This article examines the potential for wind and solar energy generation in the state of Amapá, Brazil, using ERA5 data from between 1991 and 2020. Key metrics considered include wind power density, capacity factor, photovoltaic potential, and concentrated solar power output. Analyses revealed pronounced wind speeds offshore during summer and in continental regions during spring. Solar irradiance was notably higher in the spring. Differences in wind potential were observed between northern and southern offshore areas. Concentrated solar power efficiency and photovoltaic potential were influenced by location and cloud cover, respectively. Overall, summer presents the best offshore wind energy potential, while spring is optimal for onshore solar energy in Amapá. This study underscores the importance of understanding local climatic patterns when planning energy installations in the region.

Keywords: renewable energy; Brazil; power potential; photovoltaic; solar radiation; energy production; energy resource (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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