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Applications of wind power on the East coast of Saudi Arabia

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  • Al-Sulaiman, F.A.
  • Jamjoum, F.A.

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Assessment of wind power on the east coast of Saudi Arabia has been made. A comparison between the wind and solar power shows that the mean attainable wind power is 70.6 W/m2, while the mean attainable solar power is 500 W/m2. However, the mean producible wind power is about 50 W/m2—using Cp = 0.42, while the mean producible solar power through photovoltaic cells is 90 W/m2 (using 18% efficiency). The availability of wind power in this area is 55% while the availability of solar power is 39%. The use of shrouded walls to improve the performance of WEC is feasible due to the narrow band wind direction, (280° to 30°).

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  • Al-Sulaiman, F.A. & Jamjoum, F.A., 1992. "Applications of wind power on the East coast of Saudi Arabia," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 2(1), pages 47-55.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:2:y:1992:i:1:p:47-55
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(92)90059-C
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    1. Şahin, Ahmet Z. & Aksakal, Ahmet, 1998. "Wind power energy potential at the northeastern region of Saudi Arabia," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 14(1), pages 435-440.
    2. Gaden, David L.F. & Bibeau, Eric L., 2010. "A numerical investigation into the effect of diffusers on the performance of hydro kinetic turbines using a validated momentum source turbine model," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(6), pages 1152-1158.
    3. Shafiqur Rehman & Ahmet Z. Sahin, 2014. "Comparing the Use of Diesel and Wind Power in Pumping Water in Saudi Arabia," Energy & Environment, , vol. 25(2), pages 369-388, April.

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