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2021
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Factors affecting the calculation of wind power potentials: A case study of China

Abstract
In order to mitigate global climate change and air pollution, the Chinese government has assigned high priority to expanding low-carbon power generation in China. Recent studies have shown that wind power is one of the most promising renewable energy option in China. Although many studies have estimated the generation potential of onshore wind power, their results vary widely from 1783 TWh to 39,000 TWh. Therefore, we examine the different assumptions in these papers and identify three main factors influencing the results. The three influencing factors are: weather data set, land utilisation factor, and wind turbine configuration. For our model-based analysis, we define a reference scenario which is used to compare the results. Our analysis shows using a different weather data set increases the generation potential to roughly 35,000 TWh. This is 54% higher than the generation potential of the reference scenario. The land utilisation factor also has a large influence, ranging between −10% and −51%. The studies' assumptions and data should be subjected to careful scrutiny, as the calculated wind power potentials are widely used to develop decarbonisation strategies for the energy system.
Author(s)
Franke, Katja
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Sensfuß, Frank
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Deac, Gerda orcid-logo
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Kleinschmitt, Christoph
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Ragwitz, Mario
Fraunhofer-Einrichtung für Energieinfrastrukturen und Geothermie IEG
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Renewable & sustainable energy reviews
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10.1016/j.rser.2021.111351
Language
English
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Fraunhofer-Einrichtung für Energieinfrastrukturen und Geothermie IEG
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Tags
  • wind power

  • potential

  • China

  • sensitivity analysis

  • model-based

  • impact factor

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