Feasibility study on wind farm construction in Gorgan Bay using GIS

One of the latest advances in renewable energy is wind turbines located in aquatic areas such as lakes, estuaries and gulfs. Determining the best location for these turbines is very important in terms of energy production and its final price. This research investigates geographic analytical data available for water-based wind turbines using GIS, which is used to determine the best location for building wind turbines in the Gorgan Bay. The data used in this analysis include depth of water, annual wind speed, distance from the coastline and shipping lines. The efficiency of water-based wind power plants depends on three major factors: water depth, wind speed, and distance from the coastline in order to access power transmission networks. The distance from the coastline is determined using the GIS system. In addition to the depth of water, the wind speed and the distance from the coastline, which are the main factors in determining the proper location of the site, it is necessary that other elements are well considered. Then, regarding the appropriateness of the Gorgan Bay region for the construction of a field of wind turbines based on water is discussed.