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Technical Feasibility of Wind Energy in Morocco through a Potential Analysis, Case Study

Mohammed DaoudiFaculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Hassan 1st, Settat, MoroccoAbdelaziz Ait Sidi MouFaculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Hassan 2nd, Mohammedia, MoroccoLahcen Ait NaceurLaboratory of Environment, Development and Management of Space, University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, MoroccoElmostapha ElkhouzaiFaculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Hassan 1st, Settat, Morocco

Vol 4 No 7 (2020): Volume 4, Issue 7, July 2020 | Pages: 26-34

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 23-07-2020

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Abstract

This article studies the wind energy potential in the Taroudannt province by means of 09-years (2010-2018) wind speed data at 10 m altitude of wind energy using two-parameter Weibull distribution in Morocco, in order to develop this desert area which suffers from long dry seasons and poorly developed energy resources. The results provided the opportunity to implement and develop the urban wind energy sector in the Taroudannt province. The mean monthly wind speed and power density were calculated. Compared to other technologies, considered for their reasonable cost, the EWT DW 52 - 500kW - 50m wind turbine offered the best capacity factor of 13.81% and the best energy production more than 785 MWh. After analyzing the generation of wind energy, the province of Taroudannt must install wind turbines with a high blade height of more than 50 m in order to achieve an efficient harvest.

Keywords

Wind speed, Weibull distribution, Weibull parameters, Wind turbines, Taroudannt province


Citation of this Article

Mohammed Daoudi, Abdelaziz Ait Sidi Mou, Lahcen Ait Naceur, Elmostapha Elkhouzai, “Technical Feasibility of Wind Energy in Morocco through a Potential Analysis, Case Study” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 4, Issue 7, pp 26-34, July 2020. https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2020.407005
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