Wind energy potential assessment and techno-economic performance of wind turbines in coastal sites of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

SIBILA A. GENCHI; ALEJANDRO J. VITALE; MARÍA CINTIA PICCOLO; GERARDO M. E. PERILLO

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY

TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Lugar: Londres; Año: 2014 vol. 16 p. 352 - 365

1543-5075

An assessment of wind energy potential was carried out in five sites (four onshore and one offshore) in South-West of Buenos Aires province (Argentina). We use high-resolution wind data (2 and 5 min) for the period 2009-2012. The power law was used to estimate the wind speed at 30, 40 and 60 m height from the anemometer position. Turbulence intensity and wind direction were analyzed. Statistical analyses were conducted using two-parameter Weibull distribution. A techno-economic analysis based on a set of commercial wind turbines was performed in those sites. The results derived from this work indicate that the SW of Buenos Aires province represents a promising area for the wind energy extraction, which would encourage the construction of wind farms for electricity generation.