Selection of an efficient wind turbine generator at Government science college premises Chitradurga, India

Wind speed modelling is very crucial in estimating the potential of wind energy for a particular site. In this paper, the wind energy potential at the premises of Government Science College area [Lat. 14°13'' N and Long. 76°27' E] in Chitradurga town (Karnataka State, India) is statistically analyzed for the year 2019 – 2020. The speed of wind has been assessed at the height of 60 m from the ground level at the site. The seasonal and annual wind speed distributions (WSD) have been modelled using Weibull probability distribution functions (WPDF) i.e., shape parameter, k and scale parameters, c. With the use of them, the wind power density (WPD) has been determined. The WPD estimated from Weibull and normal methods has been found to be comparable. Further, at a height of 60 m above the ground, the capacity factors (CPs) of various marketablly useable wind turbine generators have been estimated to achieve the optimal power generation for the chosen site.