A review of wind speed probability distributions used in wind energy analysis: Case studies in the Canary Islands

JA Carta, P Ramirez, S Velazquez - Renewable and sustainable energy …, 2009 - Elsevier
The probability density function (PDF) of wind speed is important in numerous wind energy
applications. A large number of studies have been published in scientific literature related to …

Wind energy resource in Northern Mexico

Q Hernandez-Escobedo, R Saldaña-Flores… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Mexico has installed less wind power compared to the other North American countries.
Renewable energy sources only account for 3% of the energy mix in Mexico. The US states …

[HTML][HTML] Probability distributions of wind speed in the UAE

TBMJ Ouarda, C Charron, JY Shin, PR Marpu… - Energy conversion and …, 2015 - Elsevier
For the evaluation of wind energy potential, probability density functions (pdfs) are usually
used to describe wind speed distributions. The selection of the appropriate pdf reduces the …

Capacity factor of wind power realized values vs. estimates

N Boccard - energy policy, 2009 - Elsevier
For two decades now, the capacity factor of wind power measuring the average energy
delivered has been assumed in the 30–35% range of the name plate capacity. Yet, the …

Statistical diagnosis of the best Weibull methods for wind power assessment for agricultural applications

AK Azad, MG Rasul, T Yusaf - Energies, 2014 - mdpi.com
The best Weibull distribution methods for the assessment of wind energy potential at
different altitudes in desired locations are statistically diagnosed in this study. Seven …

Optimal energy mix for transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources–The case of the Mexican electricity system

JJ Vidal-Amaro, PA Østergaard, C Sheinbaum-Pardo - Applied Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
The establishment of an optimal mix of renewable energy sources (RES) is pertinent to
creating low-carbon energy systems with adequate load-following capabilities. Transitioning …

Real options versus traditional methods to assess renewable energy projects

L Santos, I Soares, C Mendes, P Ferreira - Renewable Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Several methods can be employed to evaluate investment in energy production. On one
hand, traditional methods (Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR), for …

Analysis and forecasting of wind velocity in chetumal, quintana roo, using the single exponential smoothing method

E Cadenas, OA Jaramillo, W Rivera - Renewable Energy, 2010 - Elsevier
In this paper the analysis and forecasting of wind velocities in Chetumal, Quintana Roo,
Mexico is presented. Measurements were made by the Instituto de Investigaciones …

Estimation of wind speed probability density function using a mixture of two truncated normal distributions

D Mazzeo, G Oliveti, E Labonia - Renewable Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Probability density functions (PDFs) are normally used to describe wind speed distribution
for the proper selection of wind turbines in a given location. The identification of a suitable …

The artisanal elasmobranch fishery of the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, management implications

SR Ramirez-Amaro, D Cartamil, F Galvan-Magaña… - Scientia Marina, 2013 - torrossa.com
Artisanal fisheries in Mexico account for approximately 40% of the total national catch. In
2009, Baja California Sur (BCS) had the second largest catch of elasmobranchs on the …