Determination of Wind Energy Potential in Kirklareli-Turkey

Journal of Energy Engineering-asce, 2009

Although Turkey enjoys very important wind energy potential, the studies of the exploration and utilization this potential are still less than the level needed. In this study, the wind energy potential and wind characteristics of Kayseri province and of its some counties, located in the Central Anatolian region, were investigated using the wind speeds data hourly recorded at 10 m hub height from the year 2000 to 2006. The observed wind data were processed as annual and seasonal by means of the FORTRAN computer code. Weibull and Rayleigh probability density functions of the location using actual data are calculated. For Pinarbasi County, in the considered years, Weibull shape parameter k and scale parameter c vary between values of 1.40 and 1.59 and 3.91 and 4.26 m / s, respectively. In Pinarbasi, the mean power density varies between 65 and 90 W / m 2 according to actual data while between 75 and 100 W / m 2 according to Weibull data. In addition, for Pinarbasi, the maximum value of the mean power density according to actual data for the winter season is 170 W / m 2 in 2001. Mean power density in all of the considered years for Pinarbasi is considerable in winter and spring. As a result, Pinarbasi, among the considered sites, has a remarkable potential of wind energy for utilization and can be evaluated as a marginal area for cost-effective electrical energy generation as the costs of wind energy conversion systems are lowered.

Renewable energy, 2004

The aim of this study is to establish the potential and the feasibility basis for the wind energy resources in some locations of East Mediterranean region of Turkey and provide suitable data for evaluating the potential wind power. For this purpose, hourly wind data, which were observed between the years 1997 and 2001 at the meteorological stations of Antakya and İskenderun regions, were used. The dominant wind directions, the mean values, wind speeds, wind potential and the frequency distributions were determined. The results were classified according to the height above the ground level. Finally, the wind atlas of these regions in the form of contours of constant wind speed and wind potential was produced.

The wind energy is one of the most significant and rapidly developing renewable energy sources in the world and it provides a clean energy resource, which is a promising alternative in the short term in Turkey. The wind energy potential in various parts of Turkey is becoming economical due to reductions in the wind turbine costs, and in fossil fuel atmospheric pollution. Because of this, it is necessary to make use of this resource immediately and start conducting the required technical and economical feasibility research. The main purpose of this paper is to present, in brief, wind potential in Turkey and to perform an investigation on the wind energy potential of Kutahya. Therefore, in this study, a wind observation station was established at Dumlupinar University Main Campus in order to figure out the wind energy potential in the province. Topographical and wind speed measurement data have been collected as a first step. The wind speed has been measured at the 10th and 30th meters of the measurement mast for 20 months. The data collected in this observation station between July 2001 and February 2003 have been evaluated via CALLaLOG 98 and ALWIN software programs. The wind energy potential of the location has been studied based on the Weibull and the Rayleigh models. Weibull approximation was found to be better than that of Rayleigh model. #

Energy Exploration & Exploitation, 2006

In Turkey, as in various parts of the world, there is almost no wind data of the appropriate quality for an evaluation of wind potential. Therefore, in this study, wind characteristics have been analysed in Kutahya, Turkey. Characteristics such as annual, seasonal, monthly and diurnal wind speed, and wind direction variations are examined between July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2004. A technical assessment has been made of the electricity generation using ALWIN program for the wind turbines that have different sizes between 300 and 2000 kW rated power. The annual energy produced by a Bonus 1 MW/70 wind turbine is estimated to be 1276 MWh for the Dumlupinar University Main Campus. The energy production analysis showed that the average wind speed, which indicates the suitability with small size wind turbines, produces electricity to fulfil the deficient electric power during the peak hours.

Applied Energy, 2009

In this study, wind characteristics were analyzed using the wind speed data collected of the six meteorological stations in Turkey during the period 2000-2006. The annual mean wind speed of the six stations (Erzurum, Elazıg, Bingöl, Kars, Manisa and Nigde) is obtained as 8.7, 8.5, 5.9, 6.9, 7.4 and 8.0 m/s at 10 m height, respectively. The mean annual value of Weibull shape parameter k is between 1.71 and 1.96 while the annual value of scale parameter c is between 6.81 and 9.71 m/s. A technical assessment has been made of electricity generation from four wind turbines having capacity of (600 kW, 1000 kW, 1500 kW and 2000 kW). The yearly energy output and capacity factor for the four different turbines were calculated.

Energy Conversion and Management, 2004

Continuing to use fossil fuels is bound to pollute the atmosphere, and consequently, unwanted greenhouse and climate change effects will come to dominate every part of the earth. It is, therefore, advisable to exploit clean energy resources for many nations in the world to try to keep their environment friendly, such as wind energy. Hence, it is necessary to determine to start the immediate usage of the wind energy potential and the investigation of the necessary techniques and economic feasibility in every country. In this study, the possible wind energy potential has been investigated in K€ utahya, Turkey. In this regard, a wind observation station was established at the Dumlupınar University Main Campus, and it is examining the possible electrical power that can be generated by the wind. The data collected in this observation station between the dates of July 1, 2001 and February 28, 2003 were evaluated via the CALLaLOG 98 and ALWIN package softwares. Inside the observatory field, the measured average wind speed for a period of 20 months is 4.62 m/s for a 30 m height, while the energy density is 36.62 W/m 2 . Values from the established measurements are searched to determine whether electricity can be produced from the wind energy. The mean wind speed does not provide economical electricity production from the wind energy, and the measurements should be evaluated in the long term in accordance with technological developments and reduction in the cost of turbines.

Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology

Due to the emerging needs in parallel with the developing technology and industrialization, the importance of renewable energy sources is increasing with the decrease of usable fossil resources and the ever-increasing need for energy. For this reason, solutions are sought to provide the energy needed in a timely, sufficient, and reliable manner. Wind energy has the greatest potential and usage area among renewable energy sources. The wind, which has advantages such as clean, fast commissioning, reliability, and being independent of fuel, is considered a good example of a clean energy source with these features. In this study, the production potential of electrical energy from wind energy was investigated by using wind data for Sinop province. Wind energy potential on the availability of wind energy systems suitable for its natural structure for Sinop province; Visual Basic 6.0 was determined using the computer package program. In the study, hourly wind data were used and analyzes we...

Energy, 2011

Investments in wind plants have increased rapidly as a result of changes to legal regulations in Turkey over the last five years. This has also led to an increase in the number of wind potential analyses in various regions of the country. This study analyzes the wind climate features of three regions in Turkey and their energy potential. In order to determine the features of wind in these regions, a five-layer Sugeno-type ANFIS model established under the MATLAB-Simulink software was used and the relationship between wind speed and other climate variables determined. In the second phase, WASP software was used to complete the wind energy potential analyses using wind speed data. The final phase includes calculations of the amount of electricity to be obtained technically and capacity usage rates of the installed turbines if wind farms are established in the selected areas. The comparative tables and graphics of the said areas were obtained. In conclusion, the selected areas are well located for the installation of parallel-connected wind plants to the national network in terms of the reliability of wind, the dispersion of wind potential and capacity usage rates.

ESKİŞEHİR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY A- APPLIED SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, 2019

In this study, wind characteristics and wind energy potential of seven cities from The West of Black Sea Region in Turkey were analyzed. The wind data were obtained by National State Meteorological Service. It was measured at 10 meters' height in the date range 2010-2014. Weibull probability density function was calculated and estimated Weibull shape parameter k and scale parameter c, with the data for those locations. According to the power calculations of the region, annual mean power densities of Zonguldak, Bartın, Kastamonu, Bolu, Karabük, Düzce and Sinop were calculated as 105 W/m 2 , 37,4 W/m 2 , 40 W/m 2 , 27,15 W/m 2 , 27 W/m 2 , 26,3 W/m 2 and 209 W/m 2 at the height of 50 m, respectively. The results show that, the region has not enough wind energy potential considering investment on wind power energy except Sinop.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010