Assessing Wind Energy Potential In The Territorial Waters Of Hormozgan Province

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Master of Science (MSc), Land Use Planning and Environmental Assessment, Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resource, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resource, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 School of Energy Engineering and Sustainable Resources, College of Interdisciplinary Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Iran

10.22059/ses.2024.373708.1057

Abstract

Amid contemporary environmental challenges, the pursuit of clean energy solutions emerges as imperative. Wind energy, recognized as a key renewable resource, presents a viable alternative to fossil fuels for electricity generation. However, the untapped potential of wind energy in marine environments remains largely unexplored by clean energy planners. This study investigates the wind energy potential in the territorial waters of Hormozgan province, aiming to assess its suitability for electricity generation. The analysis begins with the examination of wind data collected from 190 points within the study area over the statistical period spanning from 2005 to 2016, at hourly intervals. Parameters including mean wind speed, Weibull probability distribution function, and wind power density were computed using Windographer software version 3.1.4. Subsequently, GIS10.3 software was utilized to delineate zones of wind speed and wind power densities. Results indicate that the western regions of the territorial waters of Hormozgan province exhibit the highest average wind speed (6.66 m/s) and density (322 W/m^2), suggesting their potential for offshore wind farm development. This study underscores the importance of leveraging wind energy resources in maritime environments to address energy needs sustainably and informs strategic decision-making in clean energy planning.

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Journal of sustainable Energy Systems
Volume 2, Issue 3
July 2023
Pages 257-271

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