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Wind Energy Supply Profiling and Offshore Potential in South Africa

Energies, ISSN: 1996-1073, Vol: 16, Issue: 9
2023
  • 8
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 21
    Captures
  • 2
    Mentions
  • 0
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  • Citations
    8
    • Citation Indexes
      8
  • Captures
    21
  • Mentions
    2
    • Blog Mentions
      1
      • Blog
        1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1

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Researcher at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Publishes New Data on Wind Farms (Wind Energy Supply Profiling and Offshore Potential in South Africa)

2023 MAY 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Energy Daily News -- Researchers detail new data in wind farms. According to

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South Africa’s energy network is under severe pressure due to low supply and overwhelming demand. With an increase in renewable energy providers, specifically wind energy, knowing how the supply can satisfy the electricity demand may relieve apprehensions. This research aims to provide insight into the wind energy supply of South Africa and question how well this supply meets the demand of South Africa. The methodology used in this work highlights the importance of access to public datasets to dispel misconceptions in the energy industry. Additionally, the work supports network planning and the arguments for increasing wind energy penetration on the South African grid. Wind profiles and the typical energy production of South African wind farms are compared to electricity demand. The geographical spacing of the operational wind farms is considered. It is observed that wind energy supply assists in the peak electricity hourly demand as well as seasonal peaks. Furthermore, South Africa’s coast is analysed to determine the offshore wind power potential, where shallow and deep waters are considered. It is observed that South Africa has a high potential for offshore wind, even after losses are applied.

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