Global Wind Atlas Data for Offshore Wind Site Assessment in Algeria

A 5.5 KB Excel dataset applies a multi-source workflow to rank offshore wind zones in Algeria. The case study combines Global Wind Atlas maps, ERA5 reanalysis, and Copernicus Marine Service data to compute turbine-level performance metrics. Said Khoudiri authored this dataset, last updated on May 14, 2026.

Use Cases

• Ranking candidate offshore wind farm zones based on wind speed and bathymetry constraints.
• Estimating net annual energy production (Net AEP) and capacity factor for specific 3-MW-class turbines.
• Selecting minimum turbine hub heights using coastal wave height data for operational clearance.
• Analyzing wind climate parameters like Weibull statistics, shear exponent, and air density at hub height.

Strengths

• Dataset is small (5.5 KB), facilitating quick download and inspection.
• Applies a multi-source workflow integrating Global Wind Atlas, ERA5, and Copernicus data.
• Reports specific performance metrics, including a mean net annual energy production of 10.397 GWh/yr per turbine.
• Uses a Creative Commons CC-BY-4.0 license, allowing for open sharing and adaptation.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is specific to Algeria's coastline, limiting generalizability to other regions.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Combines open datasets (Global Wind Atlas, ERA5 reanalysis, Copernicus Marine Service) in a screening-to-yield workflow.

Time Range

Analysis includes multi-year ERA5 data, with a reported mean for 2019–2021.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 17:36:17; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Algeria's coastline.