Techno-economic analysis of wind energy potential in Kazakhstan

Pourasl, Hamed H.; Khojastehnezhad, Vahid M.

doi:10.1177/09576509211001598

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“…The aim of the article is to indicate the impact of wind conditions on the sustainable development of small towns in the Zhambyl region. Importantly, the Zhambyl region, due to its wind conditions, is considered to be a potential area for the location of wind farms [55,56]. The undertaken research considered wind conditions in the region.…”

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Exposure to Wind as a Threat to the Sustainable Development of Small Towns in the Zhambyl Region (Kazakhstan)

Kaimuldinova,

Aliaskarov,

Laiskhanov

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Currently, global urbanization trends offer various development models, but their main goal is to create a comfortable and safe environment for city residents. Most cities in Kazakhstan are small in scale and face several pressing problems, such as limited infrastructure, inadequate public services, economic challenges resulting in unemployment, environmental problems, and housing shortages. In this article, using the examples of the towns of Zhanatas and Karatau, an attempt was made to indicate the threat posed by wind to the sustainable development of monocities in the Zhambyl region. The working hypothesis of our study is that state policy supporting the sustainable development of small towns is insufficient and should be changed. Theoretical, empirical, and cartographic methods were used during the research, depending on the specificity of the analyzed territories. The unique climatic features of the cities of Karatau and Zhanatas, which are located in the study area, were taken into account and unfavorable meteorological phenomena were analyzed. The collected data were used to assess the impact of climatic conditions on the sustainable development of small towns in the study area. The research’s results allow one not only to determine the impact of wind exposure on the sustainable development of small towns in the Zhambyl region, but also constitute a basis for assessing, more generally, the opportunities and threats relevant to small towns.

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Exposure to Wind as a Threat to the Sustainable Development of Small Towns in the Zhambyl Region (Kazakhstan)

Kaimuldinova,

Aliaskarov,

Laiskhanov

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Some previous studies are associated with determining the wind energy potential and usage of this potential more effectively. In a study conducted by Pourasi and Khojastehnezhad [2], the wind energy potential of Kazakhstan was investigated for the first time with a detailed and systematic literature review. Annual power and energy density of 50 different sites were obtained by using the Weibull distribution (WD) function and hourly wind speed data.…”

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Evaluation of feasibility analyses for different hub heights of a wind turbine

Akan

2022

Journal of Energy Systems

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In this study, techno-economic and environmental feasibility analyses of a wind turbine for different hub connection heights were investigated using RETScreen Expert energy analysis program. Çerkezköy district of Tekirdağ province was chosen as the region in which the wind turbines will be constructed. According to the analysis of hourly wind speed data recorded by a meteorology station established in Çerkezköy, it can be easily said that the annual average wind speed for 10 m altitude is 5.305 m/s and the directions of the prevailing winds are between NE (45o) and ENE (67.5o). The model of the wind turbine chosen in the present study is the Sinovel 1500/77, and techno-economic and environmental evaluations were made for the hub connection heights of 65, 80 and 100 m. In accordance with the study results, when the payback period is evaluated in terms of energy production cost and greenhouse gas reduction potential, the wind turbine with 100 m hub connection height exhibits better results than others with 65 and 80 m. It is thought that this study will guide selecting a suitable hub height for wind power plants and wind turbines that are planned to be established in Çerkezköy, one of the largest industrial regions of Turkey to obtain cost-effective and environment-friendly conditions.

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Influence of seasonal air density fluctuations on wind speed distribution in complex terrains in the context of energy yield

Hoxha,

Kuriqi,

Filkoski

2023

Energ. Ecol. Environ.

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Given the variable nature of wind speed and the importance of accurately determining the energy that can be generated at a given site, understanding the wind speed at different time scales is crucial. In addition to differences within a very short period (i.e., hourly and daily), these changes are also pronounced throughout the seasons. They are affected by the atmospheric conditions and the terrain's complexity. Therefore, this study investigates the seasonal wind speed variability and its impact on the potential energy generation in a representative study case of Koznica, the mountainous region in Kosovo. The wind speed measurements campaign started in May 2019 and ended in April 2020; the measurements were made at a 10 min time scale. Ground measurements show that the wind direction is mainly northwest and southeast. Then, the wind speed and potential energy generation variability analysis were conducted for three different measurement heights. The results show that winter and spring have the highest potential wind energy capacity with an average speed of 6.7 m/s. In comparison, the average wind speed is 6.12 m/s. Potential energy generation for each season (i.e., spring, summer, autumn, and winter is as follows: 64,396.7, 22,040.3, 42,539.3, and 46,417.2 MWh/year, respectively, while the average capacity factor is 25%. Solution-oriented findings from this study might provide valuable insights to policymakers and investors regarding wind power energy exploration in Kosovo and other places with similar geo-climatic conditions.

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Techno-economic analysis of wind energy potential in Kazakhstan

Cited by 9 publications

References 51 publications

Exposure to Wind as a Threat to the Sustainable Development of Small Towns in the Zhambyl Region (Kazakhstan)

Exposure to Wind as a Threat to the Sustainable Development of Small Towns in the Zhambyl Region (Kazakhstan)

Evaluation of feasibility analyses for different hub heights of a wind turbine

Influence of seasonal air density fluctuations on wind speed distribution in complex terrains in the context of energy yield

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