Elaboration of a Wind Energy Potential Map in Morocco using GIS and Analytic Hierarchy Process

Elmahmoudi, Fatma; Abra, Oum Elkheir; Raihani, Abdelhadi; Serrar, Ouafae; Bahatti, Lhoussain

doi:10.48084/etasr.3692

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“…The Soweto Small Wind Turbine (SWT) set contained a three-phase 500W synchronous generator which was used as a basis for optimizing the power output of the designed blades (3,5,7). The performance testing steps of the rotor-blade prototypes required the assembly of the following equipment associated with the wind turbine:…”

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“…The use of fossil fuels in the generation of electricity contributes significantly to GHG emissions, which contribute to climate change [1,2]. Utilizing renewable energy as an alternative energy source will reduce environmental problems, essentially GHG emissions and air pollution [3]. Wind energy has seen a dramatic increase in development during the last 20 years [4].…”

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Implementation and Evaluation of a Low Speed and Self-Regulating Small Wind Turbine for Urban Areas in South Africa

Sithole

Veeredhi

Sithebe

2023

Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res.

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A low-cost small 500W wind generator was used as a basis for the prototype development. The research was primarily focused on the determination of the type of aerofoil for improved rotor blades and pitch angle, and for adapting the number of blades in order to optimize the power output from the prototype, for low wind-speed inland conditions in Soweto. NACA-4412 type aerofoil was chosen as a departure point for the blade design, and a variation of the maximum pitch angle of 6°, 10°, and 12° at an optimum angle of attack of 5°, 7°, and 9° were implemented respectively for Designs 1, 2 and 3. With the Soweto area having an average wind speed of 2.3m/s (8.28km/h), 3-, 5-, and 7-blade sets were subsequently developed, implemented, and tested. Prototype 1 produced a maximum output power of 8.2W at 4.2km/h wind speed. Prototype 2 yielded a maximum output power of 12.5W at 4.2km/h, and Prototype 3, generated a very useful power output of 39.5W during testing. The maximum power output was achieved at an average wind speed of 1.17m/s (4.2km/h). Moreover, the developed prototype designs were also tested for self-regulation in case of high-speed gust conditions. Prototype 3, with a 12° maximum pitch angle during operation in high gust conditions, had its blades control high speed. A drawback pressure occurred on the back side of the blades and tangent drag was developed normally to the blade rotation direction, consequently limiting the maximum speed of the rotor and acting as a self-regulation mechanism with regard to maximum achievable speed. The other two designs suffered from over-speeding tendencies in high gust speed conditions, also causing noise and turbulence.

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Implementation and Evaluation of a Low Speed and Self-Regulating Small Wind Turbine for Urban Areas in South Africa

Sithole

Veeredhi

Sithebe

2023

Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res.

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“…Wind turbines have several advantages as a source of energy (Elmahmoudi et al, 2009; Kousksou et al, n.d. ; Wang and Wang, 2015).…”

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A review of wind energy potential in Morocco: New challenges and perspectives

Bakkari,

Bossoufi,

El Kafazi

et al. 2023

Wind Engineering

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Morocco has a significant wind energy potential due to its favorable climate proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, and temperature conditions. The governments recognize the importance of transitioning to sustainable energy sources and have taken strategic steps to promote the renewable energy sector, particularly wind energy, to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels and promote eco-friendly alternatives. Local and international enterprises, along with private investors, have undertaken various wind energy projects in the country. Despite overreliance on conventional resources like coal and gasoline leading to an energy crisis, Morocco sees wind energy as a viable solution due to its increasing accessibility and cost effectiveness. This study comprehensively explores Morocco’s wind energy landscape, defining wind energy and its global and local potential. It highlights challenges and opportunities in wind energy development and outlines strategies to enhance wind resource utilization. By 2021, Morocco achieved a significant milestone by raising the proportion of clean energy in its mix to 37, 6% with wind energy contributing 45% of this. Building on this success, Morocco aims to further increase its renewable energy capacity, targeting 52% of total capacity from renewable source by 2030 according to (IRENA). This showcases Morocco’s commitment to sustainable energy and its progressive approach to creating a greener and more resilient energy future.

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“…It is suitable for the evaluation of complex multiattribute alternatives [21], because it is considered one of the most effective and easy procedures [22]. The AHP model has been applied to determine weights and ranks of all the subcategories [23]. The AHP methodology may tolerate inconsistency according to pair-wise comparison by given a measurement of evaluation inconsistency.…”

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Industrial Activity Land Suitability Assessment Using Delphi and AHP to Control Land Consumption¨: The Case Study of Bordj Bouarreridj, Algeria

Benaissa

Khalfallah

2021

Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res.

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Studies and research on land suitability for the localization of economic and industrial activities in cities are attracting academics and local policies concerned with urban planning and organization in order to make urban areas more accommodating. The current paper aims to demonstrate the ability of visualization and simulation techniques to assist planners in preserving urban real estate by combining the Delphi method with one of the multi-criteria hierarchical analysis decision-making techniques. The city of Bordj Bouarreridj in Algeria was chosen as the case study and, with the participation of experts, a set of criteria were adopted to determine land suitability. Three criteria were selected in the first phase with the use of the Delphi method. In the second phase, we applied the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AH, a hierarchical analysis method. During the third stage, the obtained results were translated into the GIS program to derive the spatial suitability map. The following are among the most important achieved results: 13.38% (521.793 km2) of the area was regarded to be of high suitability, 67.54% (2,634.758 km2), achieved moderate suitability, 12.94% (504,794 km2) attained low suitability, and 6.14% (239,685 km2) were found to be not suitable at all.

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Elaboration of a Wind Energy Potential Map in Morocco using GIS and Analytic Hierarchy Process

Cited by 19 publications

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Implementation and Evaluation of a Low Speed and Self-Regulating Small Wind Turbine for Urban Areas in South Africa

Implementation and Evaluation of a Low Speed and Self-Regulating Small Wind Turbine for Urban Areas in South Africa

A review of wind energy potential in Morocco: New challenges and perspectives

Industrial Activity Land Suitability Assessment Using Delphi and AHP to Control Land Consumption¨: The Case Study of Bordj Bouarreridj, Algeria

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