Spatial Suitability of Wind Investment in Power Generation in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate

Abstract

The research revolves around (The spatial Suitability for wind energy investment in power generation In Al-Qadisiyah Governorate) from a geographical perspective.  This study aims to determine the possibility of exploiting the speed of the wind to convert its kinetic energy into electrical energy in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, calculate the amount of energy that can be produced, and then determine suitable locations for establishing wind energy systems.  The study consisted of four sections, the first section included theoretical evidence.  In the second section, the wind characteristics are analyzed.  The third section included the potential of wind in generating energy and calculating it through three equations, for three altitudes and four stations.  The fourth section dealt with spatial suitability and determining the most appropriate sites for harvesting wind energy through several criteria to determine the appropriate location for establishing wind energy projects in the study area.  The research found a temporal and spatial variation (horizontal and vertical) of the study area in wind speed rates and energy, as the governorate was divided into three wind energy regions.  It has energy-suitable winds at high altitudes, especially 50 m. The study reviewed suitable locations so that the competent authorities could establish projects there.