Wind velocity extrapolation in Ghana by Weibull probability density function

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AuteurFIFATIN, FRANCOIS XAVIER
AuteurACAKPOVI, AMEVI
AuteurISSAH, MAJEED B
AuteurMICHAEL, MATHIAS B
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2017
ResumeThis article proposes a database of reliable wind velocities across the whole Ghana divided into 24 locations, based on data collected for the year 2013, although the bigger plan is to cover the period 2013–2018. For the year 2013 specifically, the proposed data were obtained through extrapolation of RETScreen data on wind velocity in Ghana, originally taken at a height of 10 m to a height of 60 m, adequate for generation using Weibull distribution function. The model led to the determination of the shape factor k and the scale factor c for all the 24 locations which subsequently led to the extrapolated wind velocity. The lowest and highest wind speeds were recorded, respectively, as 3.77 and 8.24 m/s for Wenchi and Wa locations in Ghana. The utmost relevance of this article is of national dimension to Ghana as the resulting wind velocities may be useful to undertake feasibility studies or real implementation of wind power plant.
DOI10.1177/0309524X17723205
Autre identifiantBECDB-4163
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/3988
Languefr
Fait partie deWIND ENGINEERING (SAGE journals)
SujetWind velocity
Sujetextrapolation
SujetWeibull distribution
SujetRETScreen data
TitreWind velocity extrapolation in Ghana by Weibull probability density function
TypeArticle

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