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Feasibility of wind energy applications in Bahrain

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  • Al Bahrana, N.S.
  • Al Mahdi, N.

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An assessment of the potential and economical feasibility of wind application as a renewable source of energy in Bahrain is presented. The analysis is based on long term measurements of wind speeds at the Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq. The economical evaluation takes into consideration the interest recovery factor, the life time of the wind energy conversion system (WECS), the investment rate, the depreciation and the cost of maintenance. These factors are presented in the form of two convenient charts which provide fast evaluation of the economic feasibility of WECS. Using these charts indicates that the generation cost of electricity using a small WECS compares favorably with the current cost of electricity in Bahrain.

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  • Al Bahrana, N.S. & Al Mahdi, N., 1991. "Feasibility of wind energy applications in Bahrain," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 1(5), pages 831-836.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:1:y:1991:i:5:p:831-836
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(91)90035-N
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    1. Baharna, N.S.Al & Mahdi, N.A.Al, 1991. "Energy savings at the Rifa'a power station with a combined-cycle system for water production," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 16(4), pages 713-720.
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    1. Marafia, A-Hamid & Ashour, Hamdy A., 2003. "Economics of off-shore/on-shore wind energy systems in Qatar," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 28(12), pages 1953-1963.
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