Investigation on offshore wind energy potential in Benin Republic

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AuteurAZA GNANDJI, MAUREL RICHY
AuteurFIFATIN, FRANCOIS XAVIER
AuteurDUBAS, FREDERIC
AuteurNOUNANGNONHOU, COSSI TELESPHORE
AuteurESPANET, CHRISTOPHE
AuteurVIANOU, ANTOINE
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2019
ResumeThis article presents a study on offshore wind energy viability in Benin Republic. Weibull law has been used to model the spatial distribution of daily wind speed data in Benin Republic’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The spatial distribution of wind energy potential in Benin’s exclusive economic zone has been obtained at several heights by extrapolating Weibull parameters. Wind resource has then been categorized using National Renewable Energy Laboratory standards. Bathymetric data in the exclusive economic zone are used to determine areas showing good compromise between exploitable wind potential and turbine’s foundation. We have shown that Benin’s offshore resources can reach Class 7 at 100 m height, Class 6, respectively, at 100 and 80 m heights and finally Class 5 at 50 m height. We have also shown that locations close to the shore are the most suitable to offshore wind power generation in Benin’s exclusive economic zone
Autre identifiantISSN0309-524X eISSN2048-402X
Autre identifiantBECDB-12832
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/11064
Languefr
Fait partie deWind Engineering
SujetOffshore wind energy
Sujetexclusive economic zone
SujetWeibull law
Sujetbathymetric data
TitreInvestigation on offshore wind energy potential in Benin Republic
TypeArticle

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