Techno- Economic Assessment of Wind Power Potential of Abuloma Community Using Two-Parameter Weibull Distribution

Abstract

The goal of this project is to evaluate the wind characteristics, wind power potential, and wind turbines' economic viability for generating electricity in the Nigerian village of Abuloma. The wind power density, yearly energy production, and capacity factors at 80 meters above sea level have all been determined using the site's wind data. The Weibull parameters were obtained using the energy pattern factor method. Additionally, a cost analysis per megawatt-hour of energy has been completed. Using wind speed data at 80 meters, the site-specific wind shear coefficient is determined to be 0.592. At a height of 80 meters, the yearly mean wind speed was 7.79 m/s. At 80 meters above sea level, the mean wind energy and power densities were 297.21 W/m² and 216.96 kWh/m², respectively. The Vestas V100-1.8 Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) was recommended for the establishment of a wind farm at this location based on the economic evaluation. This is due to its high energy output and lower cost of energy production, which is 51.99 $/MWh. The findings demonstrate the suitability of the approach for evaluating wind speed and economic evaluation at the most affordable energy price. According to the wind resource analysis, there is a significant likelihood that wind farms will be built in the village of Abuloma.