Investigating possible wind energy potential to meet the power shortage in Karachi

Aman, M.M. and Jasmon, G.B. and Ghufran, A. and Bakar, A.H.A. and Mokhlis, Hazlie (2013) Investigating possible wind energy potential to meet the power shortage in Karachi. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 18. pp. 528-542. ISSN 1364-0321, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.10.018.

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Abstract

Electricity is always considered as an important ingredient for development of a country. Energy deficit affects the growth rate of the country and causes discomfort to the consumer. The power shortage in Karachi, the largest city and economical hub of Pakistan, is highly hampering the progress of the city. Presently the energy deficit in the city is around 328 MW. This paper presents an analytical analysis of incorporation of small residential windmills to reduce the power shortage in Karachi. To estimate the wind energy potential in the city, four years wind data is collected from Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) at various heights (10 m, 30 m, 50 m, 75 m and 100 m). The statistical calculations on wind data using SPSS software show that the city has an enormous wind potential available. A case study is also carried to show the effect of incorporation of small residential wind mills in power system. The results shows 1678 MW h of energy could be saved if 50 of residential consumers are equipped with small windmills. The paper also discusses the possible resistance in the introduction of small residential windmills in domestic sector. The potential benefits to the utility and consumers are also presented in this paper.

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Additional Information:	Cited By (since 1996):2 Export Date: 17 April 2013 Source: Scopus CODEN: RSERF :doi 10.1016/j.rser.2012.10.018 Language of Original Document: English Correspondence Address: Aman, M.M.; Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; email: mohsinaman@siswa.um.edu.my References: Inflation and Monetary Policy. State Bank of Pakistan (Annual Report 2011), , http://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/arFY11/complete.pdf, SBP Access on: 06 Oct 2012; Bhutto, A.W., Bazmi, A.A., Zahedi, G., Greener energy: Issues and challenges for Pakistan - Biomass energy prospective (2011) Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15, pp. 3207-3219; State of Industry Report 2011. 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Uncontrolled Keywords:	Karachi; Load demand; Renewable energy; Wind energy potential; Analytical analysis; Domestic sector; Energy deficit; Pakistan; Potential benefits; Power shortage; Renewable energies; Residential consumers; Wind data; Wind mill; Wind potential; Machinery; Milling machines; Wind power
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	Mr Jenal S
Date Deposited:	11 Jul 2013 05:34
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2019 08:20
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/7801

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