Wind speed characteristics and implications for wind power generation: Cape regions, South Africa

Spatio-temporal dynamics of near-surface wind speeds were examined across the Northern, Western and Eastern Cape regions of South Africa. The regions assessed were geographically subdivided into three zones: coastal, coastal hinterland and inland. Wind speed data (10 m) were evaluated at monthly, se...

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Main Authors: Marc A. Wright, Stefan W. Grab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2017-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3989