Analysis of Wind Speed based on Weibull model and Solar Radiation Potential for Electricity Generation in Mubi, Nigeria.

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue X, November 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705

Analysis of Wind Speed based on Weibull model and Solar Radiation Potential for Electricity Generation in Mubi, Nigeria.
Nubwa U.M¹, Ogbaka D.T² and Julius J.K^3
1 Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Plateau State, Nigeria
²Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Adamawa State University, Mubi.
Adamawa State, Nigeria.
³GGDSS Nassarawo/Jereng, Mayo-Belwa LGA Adamawa State Nigeria.

Abstract: Development and advancement of any nation depend on the accessibility of reliable electric power energy. Global radiations obtained in this study are higher with mean value of 22.90 MJm-2 and the measured value 21.39 MJm-2 which shows the presence of high global solar energy potential in Mubi. The energy distribution density with August having the highest value of 30048.52 joules and January having the lowest value of 2010.07 joules, this is due to the average mean wind speed, the power distribution density with August having the highest value of 40.39W/m^2 and January having the lowest value 2.70W/m^2. The site has been found to have great potentials for wind and solar utility power generation capacity. The global solar radiation intensity predicted in this study can also be utilized in design, analysis and performance estimation of solar energy systems, which is gaining significant attention.

Keywords: Global Solar Radiation, Power Generation, Wind Energy, Weibull model.

I. INTRODUCTION

Wind is one of the unlimited renewable energy resources which can provide with significant units of energy to bear the requirements of a nation. It is renowned that wind energy has stood out as the most precious and promising choice for generation of electricity. Earlier studies have proved that the installation of a number of wind turbine generators can effectively reduce environmental pollution, fossil fuel consumption, and the costs of overall electricity generation (Paritosh 2011).

The epileptic power supply throughout the nation has hindered the socio-economic growth and, subsequently, increase air pollution due to individual stand-alone diesel generators and hindered industrialization of the country. Various government incentives and policies have little or no effect to improve the availability and reliability of the electric power supply (Ahmed Mahammed, 2012).

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