⏪⏩Wind Energy Assessment Tool

Wind Energy Assessment Tool is a comprehensive web-based tool designed to analyze and estimate the potential energy production of wind turbines using two different methodologies: the Weibull-based approach and the Rayleigh-based approach.

Here's a breakdown of its key features:

1. Calculation of Weibull Parameters:
   The tool calculates Weibull parameters, namely the shape parameter (k) and scale parameter (c), which are essential for modeling wind speed distributions. These parameters are derived from historical wind speed data collected from meteorological stations or numerical weather prediction models.
2. Energy Estimation of Wind Regimes:
   Based on the Weibull parameters, the tool estimates the energy production potential of different wind regimes or wind speed distributions. Users can input specific location data or select predefined regions to analyze the wind characteristics and energy potential.
3. Energy Generated by the Wind Turbine:
   Using the estimated wind energy potential and the technical specifications of wind turbines (such as rated power, hub height, and rotor diameter), the tool calculates the energy generated by the wind turbine over a specified period. This provides insights into the expected electricity output and capacity factor of the wind turbine.
4. Environmental Benefits of Wind Energy:
   The tool evaluates the environmental benefits of wind energy compared to conventional energy sources. It may include assessments of greenhouse gas emissions reduction, air pollution mitigation, water conservation, and other environmental indicators associated with wind power generation.
5. Life Cycle Analysis:
   The tool conducts a life cycle analysis (LCA) to assess the environmental impacts of wind energy systems across their entire life cycle, from manufacturing and installation to operation and decommissioning. This helps quantify the environmental footprint and sustainability of wind energy compared to fossil fuel-based alternatives.
6. Financial Analysis:
   Users can perform financial analysis to evaluate the economic viability and return on investment (ROI) of wind energy projects. This includes estimating capital costs, operating expenses, revenue from electricity sales, tax incentives, subsidies, and financial metrics such as net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR).

Overall, Wind Energy Assessment Tool provides a comprehensive platform for assessing the potential, environmental benefits, and financial feasibility of wind energy projects using both Weibull and Rayleigh distribution-based methodologies, aiding decision-making processes for renewable energy stakeholders, developers, and investors.

Developed as a partial fulfillment of M.Sc. Engineering of Abdullah Ibne Alam under supervision of Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Sadrul Islam

Published: September 30, 2007