Study points to Samaria's untapped wind power potential

Arutz Sheva ^

[Eleutheria5]

Researchers from Ariel University have conducted a study of wind speed statistics in the Samaria region of Israel and have found that the area holds potential for wind energy production.

The study analyzed 11 years of wind data provided by the Israeli Meteorological Service and found a cumulative mean wind speed of 4.53 m/s and a prevailing wind direction characterized by a cumulative mean azimuth of 226°.

The study's co-author, Professor Asher Yahalom from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Ariel University explained that "we analyzed long-term wind data for the Samaria region and found that wind speeds were consistent and steady in an average sense, which is essential for wind energy production. Our findings show that the area has the potential for wind energy development, which could provide a valuable source of clean energy for the region."

The researchers extrapolated the data to estimate wind characteristics at the hub height of a medium-scale wind turbine and calculated Weibull distribution parameters annually, monthly, and seasonally. They found that the shape parameter of the Weibull distribution resided within a narrow range, allowing for the assumption of a Rayleigh distribution and simplifying wind turbine energy yield calculations.

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[Eleutheria5]

NO!

How come nobody tries getting energy from fat people on treadmills.

[BuchananBrigadeTrumpFan]

‘cuz they’re fat ‘cuz they don’t use treadmills enough?

[G Larry]

There is no perpetual motion!

There is no more energy to be derived from a wind mill than that required to build and install one.

[fightin kentuckian]

Wow, the “wind” energy dominance race is on like donkey kong. Just a matter of time before we invade.

[Eleutheria5]

They will if it means keeping their lights on. If they refuse, have an IRS agent standing over them with a whip and an AR-15 for the really hard cases.