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 …

Comparative study of numerical methods for determining Weibull parameters for wind energy potential

T Arslan, YM Bulut, AA Yavuz - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Weibull distribution has been one of the most widely used distribution to determine potential
of wind energy. Many different numerical methods can be used to estimate the parameters of …

An assessment of wind energy potential as a power generation source in the capital of Iran, Tehran

A Keyhani, M Ghasemi-Varnamkhasti, M Khanali… - Energy, 2010 - Elsevier
In this paper, the statistical data of eleven years' wind speed measurements of the capital of
Iran, Tehran, are used to find out the wind energy potential. Also, other wind characteristics …

[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 …

An assessment on seasonal analysis of wind energy characteristics and wind turbine characteristics

EK Akpinar, S Akpinar - Energy conversion and management, 2005 - Elsevier
This paper presents seasonal variations of the wind characteristics and wind turbine
characteristics in the regions around Elazig, namely Maden, Agin and Keban. Mean wind …

Statistical analysis of wind speed using two-parameter Weibull distribution in Alaçatı region

C Ozay, MS Celiktas - Energy Conversion and Management, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Weibull Statistical Distribution is a common method for analyzing wind speed
measurements and determining wind energy potential. Weibull probability density function …

Feasibility analysis of stand-alone renewable energy supply options for a large hotel

GJ Dalton, DA Lockington, TE Baldock - Renewable energy, 2008 - Elsevier
This paper provides a feasibility analysis of renewable energy supply (RES) for a stand-
alone supply large-scale tourist operation (with over 100 beds). The analysis utilises the …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

A wind energy analysis of Grenada: an estimation using the 'Weibull'density function

D Weisser - Renewable energy, 2003 - Elsevier
The Weibull density function has been used to estimate the wind energy potential in
Grenada, West Indies. Based on historic recordings of mean hourly wind velocity this …

Investigation of offshore wind energy potential in Hong Kong based on Weibull distribution function

ZR Shu, QS Li, PW Chan - Applied Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
It has been globally recognized that the harvesting of renewable energy is of considerable
importance for the achievement of sustainable development. As for Hong Kong, one of the …