Wind Profile Characteristics and Econometrics Analysis of Wind Power Generation of a Site in Sokoto State, Nigeria
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This study assessed the viability of wind
electricity production at a local meteorological site in
Sokoto State, Nigeria. 21 years monthly mean wind speed
data at 10 m height obtained from the Nigerian
meteorological station were employed to carry out
monthly, seasonal, yearly and whole years wind profile
characteristics. The data were subjected to the Weibull
2-parameter and other statistical analyses. The
econometrics analysis of wind electricity generation from
the site was also studied using three wind turbine models
of AV 928, V90 and SWT-3.6-107. The outcome showed
that the wind speed data ranged from 2.4 to 12.1 m/s while
the modal wind speed range was from 6.9 to 9.0 m/s. 98%
of the data were found to be greater than 3.0 m/s and
better potential exist for wind power generation in the dry
season than in the wet. It was also discovered that
potential exist for electricity generation of between
60.0MWh and 1.5GWh per month and between 2.1 and
10.8GWh per annum. The least cost of generating 1kWh
of wind electricity with the turbine models at the site is
estimated to be € 0.014.
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Q Science (General), TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery, TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering