Syria’s wind resources: Outlook for the Future

Ahmad Al Jamil,Gennady Sidorenko,S Kudriavtcev,V Murgul

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202015706032

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Abstract

15 locations with wind speeds of more than 5 m/s were explored among 24 locations across Syria. Wind data from these locations was analyzed using the Weibull distribution, along with 15 different turbines. Three performance indicators were calculated and compared between each other: annual energy production, power factor (θ) and energy cost (z). The economic potential was calculated and the economic efficiency of wind turbines was studied on the basis of optimization of wind farm parameters that helped to find an option that provides the lowest price for electricity production on wind turbines. The study reveals that E70 71m 2300kw is the optimal turbine in all areas (from the places under consideration), both in terms of the highest efficiency and the lowest energy cost. The results show that the area of Sokhna has the largest economic potential because of the big space suitable for the establishment of wind turbines. Using the proposed wind farm scenario until 2030 is able to cover the deficit by 7.22%.

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The unstable has conditions in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic since 2011 have imposed a major challenge from the economic perspectives
The economic potential was calculated and the economic efficiency of wind turbines was studied on the basis of optimization of wind farm parameters that helped to find an option that provides the lowest price for electricity production on wind turbines
The results show that the area of Sokhna has the largest economic potential because of the big space suitable for the establishment of wind turbines

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The unstable has conditions in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic since 2011 have imposed a major challenge from the economic perspectives. The restoration of the national economy, its socio-economic development needs a new sustainable, safe and efficient energy sector of the economy. Various studies show that the remaining oil and gas reserves are limited, and most deposits are difficult to recover [1]. The solution to Syrian energy problems is possible with the large-scale development of renewable energy (primarily solar and wind). Syria depends on fuel imported from areas that are politically unstable, at high prices and unpredictable in the future. Using local wind resources and choosing the optimal turbine for this place are the most important determinants of the profitability of wind energy investment in a particular area

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