Soulouknga, Marcel Hamda and Oyedepo, Sunday Olayinka and Doka, Serge Yamigno and Kofane, Timoleon Crépin (2020) Evaluation of the cost of producing wind‑generated electricity in Chad. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 11. pp. 275-287.
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Abstract
This paper presents an economic analysis of the electricity produced by diferent types of wind turbines selected for Chad. Thus, the data considered for the analysis in this study are the average monthly wind speeds at selected locations, as well as the altitude value. Statistical analysis was performed using the Weibull distribution. The same energy factor allowed determining the Weibull parameters. The results obtained show that the average annual wind speed varies from 1 m/s in Am-Timan to 4.2 m/s in N’Djamena, at a height of 10 m from the ground. Weibull statistical parameters (k and c) were determined at 10, 30, 50, and 70 m. These were obtained by extrapolation using a power law based on Weibull parameters.Three models of wind turbines available on the market were used in this study: Bonus 300 kW/33, Bonus 1 MW/54, and Vestas 2 MW/V80. The performance of these wind turbines was evaluated using the calculation of the capacity factor and the annual energy produced by each type of wind turbine at 12 sites. The PVC (present value) method was used to perform an economic analysis. The lowest cost of wind power generation was obtained with the Vestas 2 MW/V80 model, with a cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of approximately $143.08/kWh/year in Moundou and 132343$89/kWh/year in Am-Timan. Therefore, it is recommended the use of a Vestas 2 MW/80 wind turbine in Chad.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Weibull distribution · Wind turbine · PVC · Wing energy |
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Oct 2020 11:57 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Oct 2020 11:57 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13628 |
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