Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon

The North Region of Cameroon is home to a 72 MW hydroelectric dam, which provides electricity beyond the region’s needs. However, aging dam and distribution network leading to frequent load shedding, are contributing factors to look for other environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind power...

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Autores principales:	Vincent Godwe Gormo, Dieudonné Kaoga Kidmo, Bello Pierre Ngoussandou, Bachirou Bogno, Danwe Raidandi, Michel Aillerie
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Publicado:	Elsevier 2021
Materias:	Wind energy Wind speed 2D wind map 3D wind map North Cameroon Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering TK1-9971
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:88a2ec0b126b4a12af17e6d3e554afa22021-11-18T04:49:25ZWind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon2352-484710.1016/j.egyr.2021.07.059https://doaj.org/article/88a2ec0b126b4a12af17e6d3e554afa22021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484721005229https://doaj.org/toc/2352-4847The North Region of Cameroon is home to a 72 MW hydroelectric dam, which provides electricity beyond the region’s needs. However, aging dam and distribution network leading to frequent load shedding, are contributing factors to look for other environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind power to sustain the energy needs of the region. Wind energy can significantly contribute to the energy mix, mainly during the dry season (March, April and May) when energy demands highly rise and load shedding can last forever, mainly in rural or remotes locations. The main purpose this study to evaluate the wind energy production, using bihourly data collected at 10 m above ground level over a period of fifteen years from 2005 to 2019 for the localities, Garoua and Guider. The novelty of this study is 2D and 3D topographical maps of the wind resource of Garoua and Guider have been computed as well as the map of wind energy produced using the WAsP software, with an accurate determination of wind speed, wind power density and energy produced. Based on the results, wind power can be considered as a reliable alternative for renewable energy production, if optimal site selection is made.Vincent Godwe GormoDieudonné Kaoga KidmoBello Pierre NgoussandouBachirou BognoDanwe RaidandiMichel AillerieElsevierarticleWind energyWind speed2D wind map3D wind mapNorth CameroonElectrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineeringTK1-9971ENEnergy Reports, Vol 7, Iss , Pp 814-829 (2021)
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topic	Wind energy Wind speed 2D wind map 3D wind map North Cameroon Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering TK1-9971
spellingShingle	Wind energy Wind speed 2D wind map 3D wind map North Cameroon Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering TK1-9971 Vincent Godwe Gormo Dieudonné Kaoga Kidmo Bello Pierre Ngoussandou Bachirou Bogno Danwe Raidandi Michel Aillerie Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon
description	The North Region of Cameroon is home to a 72 MW hydroelectric dam, which provides electricity beyond the region’s needs. However, aging dam and distribution network leading to frequent load shedding, are contributing factors to look for other environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind power to sustain the energy needs of the region. Wind energy can significantly contribute to the energy mix, mainly during the dry season (March, April and May) when energy demands highly rise and load shedding can last forever, mainly in rural or remotes locations. The main purpose this study to evaluate the wind energy production, using bihourly data collected at 10 m above ground level over a period of fifteen years from 2005 to 2019 for the localities, Garoua and Guider. The novelty of this study is 2D and 3D topographical maps of the wind resource of Garoua and Guider have been computed as well as the map of wind energy produced using the WAsP software, with an accurate determination of wind speed, wind power density and energy produced. Based on the results, wind power can be considered as a reliable alternative for renewable energy production, if optimal site selection is made.
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author	Vincent Godwe Gormo Dieudonné Kaoga Kidmo Bello Pierre Ngoussandou Bachirou Bogno Danwe Raidandi Michel Aillerie
author_facet	Vincent Godwe Gormo Dieudonné Kaoga Kidmo Bello Pierre Ngoussandou Bachirou Bogno Danwe Raidandi Michel Aillerie
author_sort	Vincent Godwe Gormo
title	Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon
title_short	Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon
title_full	Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon
title_fullStr	Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon
title_full_unstemmed	Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon
title_sort	wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in garoua and guider, north region of cameroon
publisher	Elsevier
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/88a2ec0b126b4a12af17e6d3e554afa2
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Wind power as an alternative to sustain the energy needs in Garoua and Guider, North Region of Cameroon

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