Wind energy potential assessment and techno-economic performance of wind turbines in coastal sites of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. Issue 4 (15th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Genchi, Sibila A.; Vitale, Alejandro J.; Piccolo, M. Cintia; Perillo, Gerardo M. E.
• Is Part Of: International journal of green energy. Volume 13:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 352
• Page End: 365
• Publication Date: 2016-03-15
• Subjects: Argentina -- capacity -- techno-economic analysis -- two-parameter Weibull distribution -- wind energy output -- wind speed; Power resources -- Research -- Periodicals; Energy industries -- Periodicals; Energy development -- Periodicals; 333.79
• DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2014.952426
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1543-5075

Abstract

ABSTRACT: An assessment of wind energy potential was carried out in five sites (four onshore and one offshore) in South-West (SW) of Buenos Aires province (Argentina). We use high-resolution wind data (2 and 5 min) for the period 2009–2012. The power law was used to estimate the wind speed at 30, 40, and 60 m height from the anemometer position. Turbulence intensity and wind direction were analyzed. Statistical analyses were conducted using two-parameter Weibull distribution. A techno-economic analysis based on a set of commercial wind turbines was performed in those sites. The results derived from this work indicate that the SW of Buenos Aires province represents a promising area for the wind energy extraction, which would encourage the construction of wind farms for electricity generation.