Case Study: Cost Analysis and Emission and Analysis of a 100mw Grid-Connected Wind Energy System Using Retscreen Expert Simulation Software

Abstract

This research demonstrates the feasibility of using wind energy as a clean source for electricity generation. The study was conducted at a wind farm in the eastern city of Misrata, using the RETScreen  program for performance and cost evaluation. Wind is considered a enewable and non-polluting source,  and the research aims to compare the efficiency of the wind farm with gas-fired power plants. The RETScreen program was used to determine the suitable location for establishing a wind farm based on  the appropriate wind speed and selecting the appropriate turbine from the program's library. Multiple  results were obtained, including speed, power, and energy curves. The research also investigated the  connection of the wind farm to the public electricity grid and analyzed the costs and carbon emissions  associated with the farm.