Nouakchott wind and solar power system

Does the Nouakchott Region have significant wind potential?

Our assessment of wind potential using the graphical method confirmed the presence of significant wind potential in the study area. The data collected on wind speed and wind direction are analyzed in depth, and the results showed that the areas of the Nouakchott region present favourable conditions for wind power exploitation.

Which wind turbine produces the most energy at Nouakchott North site?

At Nouakchott North site, Gamesa wind turbine provided the maximum annual energy yield of 745.493 MWh with capacity factor of 43% while Darwind turbine produced 716.232 MWh of energy with 41% capacity factor.

What is the wind power density at Nouakchott South?

The results show that the mean annual wind speed and wind power density at the Nouakchott South site are, respectively (6.42 m/s and 185.25 W/m 2), (7.06 m/s and 230. 48 W/m 2) and (7.72 m/s and 287.8 W/m 2) at 20, 40 and 60 m.

What direction does the wind flow in Nouakchott South?

It is evident from these two rose diagrams that the wind predominantly flows from north, north east and north-west directions at both the sites. These prevailing directions at these sites correspond to the trade wind system, which is relatively constant, especially during the dry periods. Wind rose diagrams for Nouakchott South