Utilization of wind energy in Egypt at remote areas

This paper presents a study for utilization of wind energy in Egypt at coas tal and some remote desert areas. The available wind energy data at the nor th coast, the Red Sea coast and east of Oweinat were collected, analyzed an d are presented in a form useful for wind energy study. The investigation a imed at evaluating average wind speed for the most promising sites. Moreove r, the possible amount of captured energy for each site is determined. Aver age and r.m.s. values of power are calculated in order to determine the pow er form factor. These parameters at any site are essential for choosing the appropriate wind turbine. The assessment reveals that these remote sites o ffer sufficient wind energy for economic utilization and represent a good e xample for utilizing wind energy to supply a part of the energy requirement s to those communities. The design of a wind chart is presented in detail. The study confirms that the Capacitor Self-Excited Induction Generator, Rel uctance Generator and Permanent-Magnet Generator emerged as suitable candid ates for utilizing wind energy in isolated and remote areas. (C) 2001 Publi shed by Elsevier Science Ltd.