Which country is best for wind energy development?

Evaluating the LCOE as the economic feasibility metric indicator. Nukus, Kungrad, Ak Bajtal and Buhara are the best sites for wind energy development. Uzbekistan is the most populated country in Central Asia with a population of about 32 million people.

How to implement utility scale wind plant on PPP base?

Implementation of utility scale Wind Plant on PPP base require Presidential Decree (PD) to be issued. PD serves as a base for land allocation by Khokimiyats (municipalities). Land lease agreements are concluded between project developer and local municipalities.

Is there a critical investment cost for wind energy projects?

From the results, it can be concluded that there is a critical investment cost where the LCOE is equal to the electricity tariff of the country. This critical specific investment cost found to be 645 USD/kW for wind energy projects of the country.

How to evaluate economic feasibility of wind turbines?

3.2. Economic feasibility results Economic performance of the wind turbines is evaluated in terms of levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). To evaluate LCOE, it is required to consider the cost of the energy-generating systems as well as the energy generated over its useful lifetime to provide a cost in USD/kWh.

How are the performance of wind turbines evaluated?

The performances of the selected wind turbines in terms of Annual Energy Production (AEP) and Capacity Factor (CF) are evaluated and presented in Table 5. The annual capacity factor and annual energy output of these wind turbines were assessed by employing Weibull probability distribution functions with Windographer software.

Where can wind power be harnessed?

Based on the Germans’ developed wind atlases, Uzbekenergo singled out two areas in the Navoi region and southern Karakalpakstan for wind capacity development to meet the rising demand for electricity. The German experts advise first start harnessing the wind potential in the Navoi and Karakalpakstan regions.