Can wind energy be used in Kuwait?

This investigated work showed the potential of wind energy in Kuwait. Another study must examine the potential of solar energy (whether photovoltaic or concentrated solar power plants). Hybrid RE plants should be considered to maximize the efficiency of RESs and reduce the negative impacts of low wind or dark hours on the power production.

How to design wind farms in Kuwait?

The most challenge in designing the proposed wind farms in Kuwait is to have the measured wind data exactly at every determined site. Kuwait elevation map and the measured wind data at Kuwait International Airport (KIA) are used in WAsP® software to generate a wind profile for each location of the six wind farms.

How to determine the economic feasibility of wind farms in Kuwait?

In the following subsections, six economic analysis methods are used to investigate the economic feasibility of the two types of designed wind farms at the six sites in Kuwait. From an economic point of view, the best project is determined by ensuring that the cash flow or revenues are uniform during the lifetime of the project.

What is the wind speed in Kuwait?

Specifically, during June, the wind speed is about 6.7 m / s; during July, the wind speed is about 6.2 m / s . The peak load in Kuwait typically occurs during the months of June-August due to high temperatures and the huge demand for electrical power to be supplied to air conditioners.

What is the wind direction in Kuwait?

The wind direction in Kuwait is mostly NNW (330 degree). Wind speed at Kuwait International Airport (KIA) has a power density of 128 W / m 2. WTs in Kuwait can be initially installed in the direction NNW. The average wind speed is 4.59 m / s with a power density of 128 W / m 2 at a height of 10 m.