Optimizing the Power Generation of a Wind Farm in Low Wind Speed Regions
Date
2021
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MDPI
Abstract
t: The aim of this research is to optimize the power generation of a wind farm (WF) in order
to maximize the energy output, especially in low wind speeds regions such as UAE. A new WF was
proposed to be built in Sir Bani Yas Island in the UAE. This project was chosen to act as the main
case configuration for this research. Four configuration parameters were proposed and assessed
as follows: (1) inserting smaller turbines between the original larger main turbines; (2) changing
the spacing between the turbines; (3) substituting new higher efficiency turbines in place of the
existing ones; (4) moving the WFs to completely new locations in different emirates within the UAE.
Through using the WindFarm simulation software, the impact of these four strategies was analyzed
and calculated. The main finding of this research indicates that introducing more efficient WT units
has a great impact in that it can increase output by 24.5%. Bearing in mind that the UAE has a vision
for a renewable energy, as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, this paper will
draw a novel recommendation to optimize the wind power generation in this low-speed region.
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wind; power generation; UAE; wind turbine; WindFarm software
Citation
Bassam Abu Hijleh (2021) “Optimizing the Power Generation of a Wind Farm in Low Wind Speed Regions,” Sustainability, 13(9), p. 5110.