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Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in Malaysia: An Investigation into Wind and Bathymetry Conditions and Site Selection

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  • Mingxin Li

    (Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • James Carroll

    (Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Ahmad Sukri Ahmad

    (PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Nor Shahida Hasan

    (PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • M. Zaid B. Zolkiffly

    (PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Gboyega Bishop Falope

    (PETRONAS Centre of Excellence in Subsurface Engineering & Energy Transition (PACESET), Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AP, UK)

  • Khalik Mohamad Sabil

    (PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

The government has set an ambitious target of renewable energy development in Malaysia. As a promising renewable energy source, wind energy plays an important role in the Malaysia renewable energy roadmap. Compared to onshore wind energy, offshore wind resources with better quality can be provided in the areas away from the coast, which has greater potential to contribute to electricity generation. Wind and bathymetry conditions are two important factors that determine the feasibility and economics of offshore wind turbines. In this paper, an investigation is conducted on wind and bathymetry conditions around Malaysia. The data source mainly originates from the Global Wind Atlas. The conditions of the coastal areas in different states and federal territories of both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia are analysed, with a specific focus on wind speed, wind energy density, and bathymetry conditions in high-wind-speed regions. The data and survey are verified and compared with the past published literature. This paper aims to investigate the wind and bathymetry conditions around Malaysia, assess the potential of offshore wind energy, discuss the feasibility of offshore wind turbines, and provide references for offshore wind development in Malaysia.

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  • Mingxin Li & James Carroll & Ahmad Sukri Ahmad & Nor Shahida Hasan & M. Zaid B. Zolkiffly & Gboyega Bishop Falope & Khalik Mohamad Sabil, 2023. "Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in Malaysia: An Investigation into Wind and Bathymetry Conditions and Site Selection," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-17, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2023:i:1:p:65-:d:1305138
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