Analysis of Meteorological Data for applications in Ngoundiane’s Site

Abstract

This work is about an appropriate choice of a renewable energy source between a wind turbine and a solar power plant. The selected renewable energy source should supply electricity to a site, part of the University Alioune Diop of Bambey, in Ngoundiane, Thies region. The work is based on analysis of meteorological parameters (wind speed, ambient temperature, solar irradiation). According to this study, the use of solar energy to produce electricity in the site of Ngoundiane is very promising. Focusing on a standalone photovoltaic system seem to be the solution because solar resource is very abundant in Senegal and is easier characterized than wind resources. Moreover, photovoltaic technology is very well mastered.

Keywords

• wind turbine
• solar power plant
• wind speed
• ambient temperature
• solar irradiation
• standalone photovoltaic system