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Wind Energy Potential in Pakistan: A Feasibility Study in Sindh Province

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  • Rafiq Asghar

    (Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Pekan 26600, Pahang, Malaysia)

  • Zahid Ullah

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, UMT Lahore Sialkot Campus, Sialkot 51310, Pakistan)

  • Babar Azeem

    (Department of Electrical Energy and Mobility System, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, 9524 Villach, Austria)

  • Sheraz Aslam

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Informatics, Cyprus University of Technology, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus)

  • Muhammad Harris Hashmi

    (Department of Computer Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA)

  • Ehtsham Rasool

    (Department of Computer Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA)

  • Bilawal Shaker

    (Department of Computer Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA)

  • Muhammad Junaid Anwar

    (Department of Computer Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA)

  • Kainat Mustafa

    (Department of Computer Science, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore 54000, Pakistan)

Abstract

The environment and the economy are negatively impacted by conventional energy sources, such as coal, gasoline, and other fossil fuels. Pakistan’s reliance on these resources has resulted in a catastrophic energy crisis. This has driven the government to make critical decisions such as early retail closures, power outages for the industrial sector, and an increase to two days a week vacations. Wind energy, accessible and affordable, will become a viable option for meeting Pakistan’s present and future energy demands. Approximately 3% of Pakistan’s land can produce nearly 132 GW of power with an installed capacity of 5 MW per km 2 . In this study, four zones (Karachi, Thatta, Badin, and Jamshoro) in Sindh province are assessed for the feasibility of wind energy generation. The installed capacity, generator types, and detailed specifications are provided for each zone. Moreover, the wind mapping of Pakistan is presented considering the four potential zones. The zones are analyzed using annual wind speed and power output considering wind data measured at 50 m height over one year. The higher mean speed is recorded at Jamshoro compared to other zones. The analysis indicates that all four sites are suitable for large-scale wind power generation due to their energy potential.

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  • Rafiq Asghar & Zahid Ullah & Babar Azeem & Sheraz Aslam & Muhammad Harris Hashmi & Ehtsham Rasool & Bilawal Shaker & Muhammad Junaid Anwar & Kainat Mustafa, 2022. "Wind Energy Potential in Pakistan: A Feasibility Study in Sindh Province," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-23, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:22:p:8333-:d:966357
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