Assessing the wind energy potential in Northeastern Thailand

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the wind potential in upper Northeastern region. Khonkean , Mookdaharn , Kalasin , Nongkhai . wind speed velocity by installation wind measure tower This paper use value wind average speed and wind direction at height level 90 m 60 m above ground level.  Using all information collected 12 months ( 1 season cycle) since October 2011 up to September 2012 The data are displayed in form of a graphs and tables to compare the area of wind measure stations with the highest wind speed to show that the region contains high energy and can bring to a decision to invest in wind turbines installed in the future. The study found that counties with the highest average wind speed of Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan and Nong Khai, respectively. The results showed that at 90 and 60 meters. Nong Hwua Chang school wind station wind average speed between 4.50 - 4.00 m/s shape parameter (k) 2.55 , 2.48 scale parameter (c) of 5.2 , 4.6 m/s and the wind power of 93 , 66 W/m2 in the site of Huow Muok reservoir wind station , Kombonwitthayasorn school wind station and Khonkean University , Nongkhai campus respectively.