Analysis of Gibara 1 Wind Farm from 2015 to 2019

Abstract

As a result of the worldwide fossil fuel crisis, renewable energy sources (RES) have advanced in recent years, most notably wind energy. Cuba has a great potential for generating wind power due to its geographical conditions. The following report highlights the need to obtain concrete statistics from the start-up and operation of an experimental wind farm located in the eastern part of Cuba. The data obtained from the park has been statistically analysed, to assess the wind turbines’ power curves and their similarity to those given by the manufacturer. In addition, the behaviour of the wind, the active power and energy delivered by the park and by each wind turbine are studied in this investigation; their interactions and behaviour in different seasons is analysed. Such a detailed study of a Cuban wind farm has not been carried out before. This is part of a larger project that aims to analyse the likely behaviour and impact of wind farms that are planned for the future.