Abstract
The aim of this research is to optimize the power generation of a wind farm (WF) in order to maximize the energy output, especially in low wind speeds regions such as UAE. A new WF was proposed to be built in Sir Bani Yas Island in the UAE. This project was chosen to act as the main case configuration for this research. Four configuration parameters were proposed and assessed as follows: (1) inserting smaller turbines between the original larger main turbines; (2) changing the spacing between the turbines; (3) substituting new higher efficiency turbines in place of the existing ones; (4) moving the WFs to completely new locations in different emirates within the UAE. Through using the WindFarm simulation software, the impact of these four strategies was analyzed and calculated. The main finding of this research indicates that introducing more efficient WT units has a great impact in that it can increase output by 24.5%. Bearing in mind that the UAE has a vision for a renewable energy, as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, this paper will draw a novel recommendation to optimize the wind power generation in this low-speed region.
Highlights
The results showed that the wind farm (WF) should be capable of producing a net annual energy production (AEP) of 322 GWh [16]
The first step was the addition of four small wind turbines (WTs) in the back row of the base case (WF 2)
The expected power generation was claimed by the company manufacturer to be 55.9 GWh, the simulation shows that this varied when they were placed in the back row, in that the total yield was recorded as 0.5905 GWh, 0.5905 GWh, 0.6079 GWh, and 0.6367 GWh, respectively
Summary
There is growing interest in developing wind farms around the world, especially in those countries which are blessed with abundant wind resources. Renewable energy is considered a clean alternative type energy compared to fossil-based energy. It is naturally replenished and has many types, including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and more. Wind power has been utilized by humans for more than 3000 years, the use of wind power for electricity production has existed for only 120 years [3]. The conversion of wind energy into electricity can be realized by grouping wind turbines (WTs) to form wind farms (WFs) [4]
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