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Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ National scientific research institute of renewable energy sources under the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 100047 Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

² Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Fergana str., 86, Fergana city, Republic of Uzbekistan.

³ Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov, 100000 Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

⁴ Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.

⁵ Faculty of Mining, Petroleum & Geophysics Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2024.15171.1353

Abstract

This study analyzes wind speeds across various regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan to assess wind potential at 10 meters above ground level. Utilizing meteorological data from 77 ground-based stations collected between 2000 and 2022 at three-hour intervals, wind power densities were calculated to evaluate wind potential, with average wind speeds determined monthly and annually. Data analysis from 13 regions identified locations with high wind energy potential, computing wind power densities and Weibull distribution parameters for wind speeds. Maps of average annual wind speed and power distribution, along with wind rose diagrams, illustrated predominant wind directions essential for optimal wind turbine placement. The highest average wind speeds were recorded in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Navoi, Bukhara, Dehkanabad district (Kashkadarya), and Bekabad city (Tashkent region). Notable wind potential was found in Jaslyk district (Karakalpakstan) at 202.01 W/m², Navoi city (94.05 W/m²), and Dehkanabad district (85.33 W/m²). These results suggest that regions with high wind potential offer significant opportunities for efficient wind energy use. A comparison with previous studies on Uzbekistan's wind potential confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the data, indicating a high degree of consistency. This information can guide optimal planning and strategic placement of wind energy installations, furthering the development of “green energy” and enhancing Uzbekistan’s energy security

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Main Subjects

Wind Energy

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