UNCERTAINTY IN WIND ENERGY YIELD PREDICTIONS
(M Sc. Group Project with Sgurr Energy)
 

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Following are the key findings of this project:

  • There is significant variation exist in linear correlation parameters (slope and intercept) with respect to time. 
  • Modified MCP method predicts better than traditional MCP method. 
  • There is significant impact in assessment of energy yield if the number of years are increased from one to three or more for collection of wind data for potential wind farm.
  • Distance between met site and proposed wind farm site should be as small as possible in order to get better results.
  • The energy yield from a wind farm can vary dramatically from year to year.