مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - The Evaluating of Wind Energy Potential of Osmaniye Region with Using Weibull and Rayleigh Distributions

Abstract :

In this study, wind energy potential of Osmaniye was statistically analyzed which based on an hourly measured wind speed data in 2013. Today, developing countries like our country especially member states of the European Union have turned to renewable energy sources in order to meet the rapidly growing need for energy. Wind power distribution plays a crucial role in producing electricity from wind power and building wind turbines. The Weibull and Rayleigh Distributions were used to investigate the region’s wind energy potential. The pre-research results show that the wind energy potential in Osmaniye is statistically suitable for electricity production. We have collected the data on the 2013 hourly-measured wind speed from Osmaniye Meteorology Station of the General Directorate of State Meteorology. We have used the 2013 wind speed values of Osmaniye for inquiring the accordance of blowing hours with the Weibull and Rayleigh Distribution function. The adaptation of blowing time of wind speed which was measured for one year in 2013 was investigated at the Weibull and Rayleigh distribution function at Osmaniye region. Graphical and Moment method were used to calculate the parameters of the Weibull and Rayleigh distribution. The shape k and scale parameter c of Graphical method were calculated 1.0046 - 1.7744 (m/s), respectively. The shape k and scale parameter c of Moment method were calculated 1.6394- 2.5391 (m / s), respectively. Consequently, the value obtained by Weibull model, according to the value obtained by Rayleigh model gave better results.