Feasibility Study on Wind Energy in Samoa

Authors

  • Taema Imo-Seuoti Ph.D, Senior Lecturer, Department of Science, Faculty of Science, Institute of Higher Education, The National University of Samoa
  • Vanda Faasoa Chan-Ting M.Sc Student, School of Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
  • Vavatau Taufao M.Sc, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Institute of Higher Education, The National University of Samoa

Keywords:

renewable energy, wind power, Samoa

Abstract

Energy is a critical element behind Samoa’s strategy for economic growth and social development. The demand for energy in Samoa has risen exponentially making Samoa reliant on fossil fuels such as petroleum. This paper presents a feasibility study of a proposed wind energy system in Samoa. This study is based on year round recorded wind speed data. The data analysis, descriptions and performance of the system are presented in this paper. Two wind masts poles/towers with wind masts attached were constructed at Afulilo (3 masts) and Aleipata (Satitoa) (2 masts). These wind masts recorded wind speed or wind velocity and direction every 10 minutes into a wind vane and anemometer (wind speed measuring device) from the period 2006-2008. The heights of these wind masts ranged from 10m–30m above ground level. It is possible that for the average wind speeds of at least 6 m/s with the exact height could produce electricity. The wind speeds are in the 15-25 m/s range, conditions could be right for a wind mill that might supply 17–18 MW of power per day for this island.

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Imo-Seuoti, T., Chan-Ting, V. F., & Taufao, V. (2014). Feasibility Study on Wind Energy in Samoa. Journal of Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Technology, 5(1), 71–83. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RAST/article/view/26153

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2010): January - June 2010

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