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Wind and solar energy in Qatar

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  • Alnaser, W.E.
  • Almohanadi, A.H.

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The availability of solar and wind energy in Qatar has been evaluated. The average power and the maximum attainable wind power density were found to be 59 and 35 W m−2, respectively. The maximum attainable wind potential per year is 306 kW m−2 yr−1, which corresponds to an energy of 1.1 GJ m−2 yr−1. The average solar intensity is 559 W m−2 and leads to values of 2.5 MWh m−2 yr−1 and 9 GJ m−2 yr−2. An empirical equation that allows estimation of the solar irradiation at any location in Qatar is presented.

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  • Alnaser, W.E. & Almohanadi, A.H., 1990. "Wind and solar energy in Qatar," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 15(10), pages 931-934.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:15:y:1990:i:10:p:931-934
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(90)90075-D
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