TITLE:
Wind Speed and Power Density Analysis for Sustainable Energy in Batouri, East Region of Cameroon
AUTHORS:
Pierre Pokem, Elie Bertrand Kengne Signe, Jean Nganhou, Yaouba
KEYWORDS:
Weibull Distribution, Mean Wind Speed, Statistical Tests, Wind Energy
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering,
Vol.11 No.6,
June
29,
2023
ABSTRACT: This paper develops the modeling of wind speed by Weibull distribution in
the intention to evaluate wind energy potential and help for designing small
wind energy plant in Batouri in Cameroon. The Weibull distribution model was
developed using wind speed data collected from a metrological station at the small Airport of Batouri. Four numerical
methods (Moment method, Graphical
method, Empirical method and Energy pattern factor method) were used to
estimate weibull parameters K and C. The application of these four methods
is effective using a sample wind speed data set. With some statistical
analysis, a comparison of the accuracy of each method is also performed. The
study helps to determine that Energy pattern factor method is the most
effective (K = 3.8262 and C = 2.4659).