Normal and Extreme Wind Conditions for Power at Coastal Locations in China.

ABSTRACT: In this paper, the normal and extreme wind conditions for power at 12 coastal locations along China's coastline were investigated. For this purpose, the daily meteorological data measured at the standard 10-m height above ground for periods of 40-62 years are statistically analyzed. The East Asian Monsoon that affects almost China's entire coastal region is considered as the leading factor determining wind energy resources. For most stations, the mean wind speed is higher in winter and lower in summer. Meanwhile, the wind direction analysis indicates that the prevalent winds in summer are southerly, while those in winter are northerly. The air densities at different coastal locations differ significantly, resulting in the difference in wind power density. The Weibull and lognormal distribu

SUBMITTER: Gao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4551742 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature