The contribution of the use of RE(Renewable Energy)sources in general and wind source in particular in the Albanian electricity sector is very important to strengthen national energy security,diversify energy sources ...The contribution of the use of RE(Renewable Energy)sources in general and wind source in particular in the Albanian electricity sector is very important to strengthen national energy security,diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on imports.It also directly affects economic growth,employment and reduces the release of pollutants into the atmosphere,which are contributing to global warming and the greenhouse effect.The purpose of this paper is to assess the theoretical,technical and economic potential of the wind source in the Synej Area,Kavaja Municipality for electricity production in the absence of field measurements.Calculations of all technical,economic and environmental parameters are performed through the RETScreen Expert program.This analysis is sufficient for pre-implementation studies that do not require very detailed calculations and at the same time facilitates decision-making on project implementation.The study area has considerable technical potential for the use of wind energy.In this area,the analyzed project envisages the installation of 7 turbines of the Vesta 110 type,each with a power of 2 MW.The height of the turbines is 85 m.The total amount of electricity produced by this plant is estimated at 24 GWh/year,at a cost of 0.06€/kWh.The total emission reduction for all proposed projects is 477,500 tCO_(2) per year.The project has a positive net present value and a benefit-cost ratio greater than 1.The payback time is 8 years.展开更多
文摘The contribution of the use of RE(Renewable Energy)sources in general and wind source in particular in the Albanian electricity sector is very important to strengthen national energy security,diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on imports.It also directly affects economic growth,employment and reduces the release of pollutants into the atmosphere,which are contributing to global warming and the greenhouse effect.The purpose of this paper is to assess the theoretical,technical and economic potential of the wind source in the Synej Area,Kavaja Municipality for electricity production in the absence of field measurements.Calculations of all technical,economic and environmental parameters are performed through the RETScreen Expert program.This analysis is sufficient for pre-implementation studies that do not require very detailed calculations and at the same time facilitates decision-making on project implementation.The study area has considerable technical potential for the use of wind energy.In this area,the analyzed project envisages the installation of 7 turbines of the Vesta 110 type,each with a power of 2 MW.The height of the turbines is 85 m.The total amount of electricity produced by this plant is estimated at 24 GWh/year,at a cost of 0.06€/kWh.The total emission reduction for all proposed projects is 477,500 tCO_(2) per year.The project has a positive net present value and a benefit-cost ratio greater than 1.The payback time is 8 years.