A analytical study of wind speed distribution at Government first grade college premises in Hosadurga, India

Abstract

Modelling of wind speed distribution (WSD) has become a necessary step in estimating the wind energy potential of a specific location. The statistical analysis of the potential for wind speed distribution at Government First Grade College [Lat. 13.79° N and Long. 76o28′ E] in Hosadurga city (Karnataka, India) is presented in this article. Over the course of a year, the wind speed at this location was recorded at the elevation of 60 m over ground. The annual WSD have been modelled using the scale parameter (c) and shape parameter (k) from the Weibull probability distribution (WPD). Weibull and normal approaches were used to compute the frequency distribution, which were found to be equivalent. Furthermore, the capacity factors (CFs) for commercially available wind energy conversion systems (WECS) have been evaluated to accomplish the efficient electrical power production in a given location.