An overview of Adrar Wind Resources in Southern Algeria; Using Wind Atlases to Compute Wind Distribution Parameters

This paper focused on wind energy and explored the potential for wind energy production in Adrar, a location in southern Algeria that is a hub for renewable energy. Wind atlases are useful for planning projects, assessing wind dispersion, and arriving at well-informed conclusions. In order to assess wind resources, field measurements and data analysis were conducted at three stations (Adrar, Oulef, and Reggan). The findings of the wind map analysis were then compared with the energy production and wind energy calculated using the QGIS application. Another tool utilized to assess the area’s potential for producing wind energy was a Whisper 200 wind turbine. The wind speed is variable, between 2% and 14%. The data collected from the three stations revealed significant variations in wind speed and Weibull parameters across the Adrar region. The findings from the wind map analysis were consistent with the energy production and wind energy calculated using the QGIS application. The measurements indicated that the Whisper 200 wind turbine could be a viable option for harnessing wind energy in the area, with the measured wind speeds falling within the expected range. These results highlight the potential for utilizing wind power as a renewable energy source in the Adrar region.