Statistical analysis of wind speed and wind power potential of Port Elizabeth using Weibull parameters

This paper analyses wind speed characteristics and wind power potential of Port Elizabeth using statistical Weibull parameters. A measured 5–minute time series average wind speed over a period of 5 years (2005 - 2009) was obtained from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The results show that...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Temitope R Ayodele, Adisa A. Jimoh, Josiah L. Munda, John T. Agee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Energy in Southern Africa
Online Access:https://journals.assaf.org.za/jesa/article/view/3160