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Feasibility Study on Wind Energy in Samoa |
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| Creator | 1. Taema Imo-Seuoti 2. Vanda Faasoa Chan-Ting 3. Vavatau Taufao |
| Title | Feasibility Study on Wind Energy in Samoa |
| Publisher | School of Renewable Energy Technology |
| Publication Year | 2553 |
| Journal Title | International Journal of Renewable Energy |
| Journal Vol. | Vol. 5 |
| Journal No. | No.1 |
| Page no. | 71-83 |
| Keyword | renewable energy, wind power, Samoa |
| ISSN | 1905-7172 |
| Abstract | Energy is a critical element behind Samoa's strategy for economic growth and social development. The demand for energy in Samoa has risen exponentially making Samoa reliant on fossil fuels such as petroleum. This paper presents a feasibility study of a proposed wind energy system in Samoa. This study is based on year round recorded wind speed data. The data analysis, descriptions and performance of the system are presented in this paper. Two wind masts poles/towers with wind masts attached were constructed at Afulilo (3 masts) and Aleipata (Satitoa) (2 masts). These wind masts recorded wind speed or wind velocity and direction every 10 minutes into a wind vane and anemometer (wind speed measuring device) from the period 2006-2008. The heights of these wind masts ranged from 10m30m above ground level. It is possible that for the average wind speeds of at least 6 m/s with the exact height could produce electricity. The wind speeds are in the 15-25 m/s range, conditions could be right for a wind mill that might supply 1718 MW of power per day for this island. |
