Title of Presentation

Approximate Evaluation of Wind Conditions and Potentials for Wind Power Generation by Free GIS in Shinchi Town, Fukushima

Authors

Taishi Dowaki, Shotaro Ski, Yumi Okita, Yoriko Tsuchiya, Tomohiko Ihara

Research Content

To implement a wind power generation system, it is essential to determine the potential power output based on wind conditions, such as wind speed, at specific locations where wind turbines will be installed. Although this estimation is typically done by using meteorological models, it is difficult to use them each time before local governments install small wind turbines because of their complex handling and calculation. To address this challenge, we used the free geographic information system, QGIS, to estimate approximate wind conditions based on observation data from multiple locations in Shinchi Town, Fukushima, and calculated the approximate electricity generation capacity in case of interspersing small wind turbines in the town. Our study explored the relationship between the number of observation points and the accuracy of wind condition estimates. Additionally, our findings indicate that approximate but essential information for evaluating the potential of wind power generation, such as the power output at different locations within the town and power fluctuations over time, can be obtained.