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Wind Resource Modelling in Ecuador

American Journal of Energy and Power Engineering
Vol.3 , No. 1, Publication Date: Mar. 4, 2016, Page: 1-9

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[1]	Park Il-Soo, Korea-Latin America Green Convergence Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
[2]	Jang Su-Hwan, Korea-Latin America Green Convergence Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
[3]	Jang Yu-Woon, Korea-Latin America Green Convergence Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
[4]	Ha Sang-sub, Korea-Latin America Green Convergence Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
[5]	Chung Kyung-Won, Korea-Latin America Green Convergence Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
[6]	Jeffrey S. Owen, Korea-Latin America Green Convergence Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
[7]	Lee Seung-Woo, Applied Meteorology Research Division, National Institute of Meteorological Research, Seoul, Korea.
[8]	Choi Young-Jean, Applied Meteorology Research Division, National Institute of Meteorological Research, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

The aim of this research was to perform a numerical wind simulation for a wind resource map and analyzed the wind resources that will be serviced as the preliminary reference material in assessing potential wind farm locations in Ecuador. The study also provides comprehensive information for policies to assessment the geographical potential of wind energy resources in areas where wind turbines can be installed. The wind resource map at 80m above-sea-level (ASL) was simulated by WRF over the surrounding region, including Ecuador. The wind speed in the Andes Mountains was ranging from 4 to 6 m/s. The prevailing wind directions in southern and northern regions were the easterly and southerly respectively.

Keywords

Wind Resource Map, Numerical Simulation, Ecuador

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