Proposing a Methodology to Evaluate the Feasibility and Implementation Potential of Wind Energy in Africa Using GIS Data
This paper presents an innovative methodology for conducting a detailed analysis of African wind potential with a resolution of 50 by 50 meters bast on 35 area criteria. It offers a comprehensive representation of wind potential in all African countries located near high-voltage lines and with high wind resources. Furthermore, it suggests future investigations to explore the potential for hydrogen production and conduct a more thorough comparison of the countries studied. This methodological approach significantly contributes to advancing knowledge in sustainable energy production and serves as a catalyst for future research.
Authors
- Benedikt Häckner
- Maximilian Pfennig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0839-1355)
- Christoph Zink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6572-3291)
- Malte Lindenmeyer
Institutions
- Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (DE)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/powerafrica61624.2024.10759357
- Primary Topic
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00