Wind Resource Assessment by Analyzation and Simulation in WAsP for Electricity Generation in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Tariq Khan; Juntakan Taweekun; Thanansak Theppaya

doi:10.37934/arfmts.91.2.8395

Authors

Tariq Khan Energy Technology Program, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
Juntakan Taweekun Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
Thanansak Theppaya Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.91.2.8395

Keywords:

Wind energy assessment, Weibull distribution, WAsP, Chiang Mai

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess and analyse the potential wind energy in Chiang Mai, the northern province of Thailand. The calculation in this paper is based on ten-minutes interval data at 10m height recorded for three years data from 2017 to 2019 at Thai meteorological station, Thailand. Weibull model is applied to evaluate the wind distribution by utilizing wind atlas analysis and application program (WAsP). Meanwhile, the average wind speed and the average power density was recorded at 1.48 m/s and 15 W/m2. The prominent wind direction is from the south west to north east. The two potential sites showed the maximum annual energy production 1401.419 MWh and 1913.410 MWh by using Bonus 300kW Mk III wind turbine with LCOE $382.64 / MWh and $274.63 / MWh respectively. This paper suggests the suitable sites for the electricity generation in Chiang Mai. Hence, it will not only reduce the stress on conventional methods but also create awareness regarding the potential of wind energy.