Assessment of wind energy potential and characteristics in Qatar for clean electricity generation

Méndez, Carlos Pulleiro; Biçer, Yusuf

doi:10.1177/0309524x211043855

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“…Furthermore, a wind farm suggested to be located in Doha, Qatar (Méndez and Bicer, 2022), is expected to generate about 59.7, 90.4, and 113.5 GWh/y electricity by employing Gamesa G97/2000 (2 MW), GE Energy 2.75-120 (2.75 MW), and Senvion 3.4 MW wind turbines, respectively. This means that the yield of each of the three wind turbines will be 82 kWh/kW/day, 113 kWh/kW/days, and 91 kWh/kW/day.…”

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Evaluating solar and wind electricity production in the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat climate change

Alnaser,

Al-Kaabi

2023

Front. Built Environ.

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Recently, the Kingdom of Bahrain doubled its renewable energy (RE) target to achieve 20% of energy mix by 2035 instead of 10%. Two RE sources are candidates among others, i.e., solar and wind energy. Both of these sources require, relatively, large spaces, and both are subject to fluctuation throughout the day, month, and year. Therefore, a thorough experimental evaluation of these two sources is necessary as theoretical assessment has been extensively made. Therefore, we are analyzing the result of two prototypes, solar and wind RE systems installed by the government. The first system includes installing two wind turbines (WT1 and WT2), each rated at 850 kW, and the second system is a 1 MW solar PV system. The annual result for 2022 is recorded for the wind turbine along with the results of 2 years (2017 and 2018) for the solar PV. The annual average produced by the first turbine (WT1), in the front, was found to be 899 MWh, while the second (WT2), at the back, was 872 MWh with an average capacity factor of 12%. Meanwhile, the 1 MW solar PV produced 1,632 MWh in 2017 and 1,497 MWh in 2018. Our analysis shows that each kW of wind turbine yields 2.9 kWh per day while each kW solar PV electricity yields, in average, 4.3 kWh per day. We also found that the average cost of wind electricity unit is 49 fils/kWh (USD¢ 13/kWh) and the payback is nearly 40 years while the average cost of solar electricity unit is 17 fils/kWh (USD ¢ 4.5/kWh) and the payback is nearly 12 years. Furthermore, we found that 1 MW of solar PV gives more electricity than 1 MW of wind by 42% and, subsequently, alleviates more CO2 by 42% than wind turbines’ installation; i.e., 1 MW solar PV will annually produce 1,500 MWh (alleviating 654 tons of CO2), while 1 MW produces, annually, 1057 MWh (alleviating 461 tons of CO2).

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Evaluating solar and wind electricity production in the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat climate change

Alnaser,

Al-Kaabi

2023

Front. Built Environ.

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“…For solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, Qatar has an annual worldwide horizontal irradiation of 2140 kWh per m 2 [42]. For wind power, at 100 m, wind power density ranges from 149.46 to 267.08 W/m 2 onshore and from 210.02 to 335.06 W/m 2 offshore [43]. For the production of CO 2 , CO 2 emissions in Qatar were around 99.5 million metric tonnes in 2020 [44].…”

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“…Energies 2022, 15, x FOR PEER REVIEW 9 of 15 W/m 2 onshore and from 210.02 to 335.06 W/m 2 offshore [43]. For the production of CO2, CO2 emissions in Qatar were around 99.5 million metric tonnes in 2020 [44].…”

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Potential Solutions for the Short to Medium-Term Natural Gas Shortage Issues of Europe: What Can Qatar Do?

Al-Breiki

Biçer

2022

Energies

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European countries are required to look for alternative gas suppliers to deliver energy security for Europe. Qatar has been proposed to be an alternative gas supplier; however, there are problems that limit Qatar from exporting more gas to Europe, namely: the limited LNG quantities available for export, the long-term fixed contracting strategy, and the lack of room to receive additional gas in European LNG terminals. As these problems are critical and limit Qatar from exporting more gas to Europe, this research aims to propose potential solutions to overcome them. The results show that to solve the issue of the limited LNG quantities available for export, Qatar can produce electricity from renewable sources and export the gas consumed for power production, and can produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide. Two BCM of natural gas can be exported if 15% of the electricity required is produced from renewables in Qatar. In addition, 0.45 BCM of RNG can be exported if Qatar uses its natural resources to produce 5000 MW of renewable power. Redirecting contracts coming to an end and increasing dependence on spot markets can resolve the issue of a long-term fixed contracting strategy. Finally, using floating import terminals may alleviate the problem of European LNG terminals running out of room to receive more gas.

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Toward a Long‐Term Low Emission Development Strategy: The Case of Energy Transition in Qatar

2023

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The objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive perspective on the development of a long-term low-emission development strategy for Qatar, in line with the Paris Agreement. The methodology used in this paper takes a holistic approach by analyzing national strategies, structures, and mitigation measures from other countries, and synthesizing these with Qatar's unique context in terms of its economy, energy production, and consumption, as well as its energy-related emission profile and characteristics. The findings of this paper identify key considerations and elements that policymakers would need to take into account when developing a long-term low-emission vision for Qatar, with a particular emphasis on its energy sector. The policy implications of this study are significant for policymakers in Qatar, as well as for other countries facing similar challenges in their transition to a sustainable future. This paper contributes to the discourse on energy transition in Qatar and provides insights that can inform the development of potential routes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Qatar's energy system. It serves as a foundation for further research and analysis and can contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable policies and strategies for low-emission development in Qatar and beyond.

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Assessment of wind energy potential and characteristics in Qatar for clean electricity generation

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

Evaluating solar and wind electricity production in the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat climate change

Evaluating solar and wind electricity production in the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat climate change

Potential Solutions for the Short to Medium-Term Natural Gas Shortage Issues of Europe: What Can Qatar Do?

Toward a Long‐Term Low Emission Development Strategy: The Case of Energy Transition in Qatar

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