Feasibility of wind energy for electrification of rural Jordanian sites

摘要

Feasibility of wind energy for electrification of five selected rural Jordanian sites (Zabda, Al-Risha al Gar-bia, Al-Risha al Sharkia Fako'e North and Fako'e South) was examined. For this purpose masts were installed at the selected sites and wind data measurement was performed for 1 year (September 2006-August 2007). Comparison of these data with long-term data from the Jordanian meteorological stations showed that the year when wind measurement was performed was a "low wind year". It means that wind speeds were lower than long-term averages. Therefore, the data from measurements were used for feasibility calculations, without any need to build in safety factors. The obtained results from the feasibility analysis identifies Zabda as a prime wind energy site, both for electrification using small turbines and as a future site for commercial scale wind energy projects. Al-Risha al Garbia and Al-Risha al Sharkia are also identified as potential candidates for electrification by wind energy conversion systems. The feasibility of wind energy utilization in Fako'e North and Fako'e South was not found as favorable as in Zabda.