The Potential of Wind Power Generation at Gozo North-Offshore
Abstract
The potential power generation at Gozo North-Offshore was estimated for a hypothetical wind farm composed of 21 x 2MW wind turbines that can be accommodated within the site constraints. Wind from directions that are not influenced by the landmass - 270o (due west) through 0o (north) to 120o (east southeast) would generate 100 GWh annually, or 4.3% of power station generation. The particular direction north-westerly - contributes 71.5 GWh emphasising the particular local wind regime. Wind from directions that may be affected by the landmass, i.e. 120o (east south-east) to 270o (due west), would have a potential of 48 GWh. It is recommended that the potential be confirmed through wind measurements at a representative point such as the seaward edge of il-Qortin tan-Nadur on the north Gozo shoreline.