Essays about: "wind kenya"

Found 4 essays containing the words wind kenya.

1. 1. The Impact of Global Warming on Wind Power Potential in the Greater Horn of Africa

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Bromwel Apondi; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : Near-surface wind speed; the Greater Horn of Africa; ERA5; Wind power density; CORDEX-Africa;

   Abstract : The wind speed variability and wind power potential in the Greater Horn of Africa is analyzed in this study to fill a knowledge gap regarding if wind power can be used more as a source of energy for the region. This is investigated based on reanalysis data from ERA5, observed wind speeds, CORDEX-Africa regional climate models (RCMs) for future projections and a literature review. READ MORE

3. 2. Modeling and Simulation of an Autonomous Hybrid Power System

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik

   Author : Stamatia Gkiala Fikari; [2015]
   Keywords : hybrid power system; microgrid; rural electrification; HOMER; modeling in Simulink; operational strategy; power management; remote system;

   Abstract : In this report, the modeling process and operation of an autonomous hybrid power system is studied. It is built based on a hypothetical case study of electrification of a remote village of 100 inhabitants in Kenya. READ MORE

4. 3. Renewables Based Power generation for Kenya Pipeline Company

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Tony Washika; [2011]
   Keywords : Solar Photovolltaic; Wind turbine; Hybrid; Renewable energy system; Levelized cost of energy;

   Abstract : This study presents a Techno-economic assessment of a renewables based power generation project for PS 21, a Pumping Station for Kenya Pipeline Company located in Nairobi, Kenya. The load for the pumping station is 1135 kW Continuous. The assessment criteria used was levelized cost of energy. READ MORE

5. 4. Hybrid Energy System for Off – Grid Rural Electrification(Case study Kenya)

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur, energi och miljö

   Author : Clint Arthur Oama; [2011]
   Keywords : Hybrid Energy System; Wind Power; Hybrid Power Optimization; Off–Grid Rural Electrification;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis study is to design a hybrid energy system comprised of wind turbines, diesel generators and batteries to provide electricity for an off - grid rural community in Kenya. Wind Measurements collected over six years from 12 locations in Kenya have been studied and one site selected for this project due to its wind potential, geographical location and socio-economic potential. READ MORE