Participating date: April 28, 2022
Schedule: 12:00 PM -12:25 PM / 1:00 PM -1:25 PM
General Description: Over the past two decades, wind energy has emerged as a key player in the effort to supersede fossil fuels for energy generation. However, despite the progress, the current scenario still falls short of the increasingly ambitious sustainability targets, which are put forth by government agencies. For instance, the US has targeted 20% energy production from wind by 2030, 35% by 2050. In Puerto Rico, Act 17 of 2019 requires 40% of the electricity demand to come from renewable sources by 2025, 60% by 2040 and 100% by 2050. It is unlikely that any of these targets can be met without an increased contribution from wind energy, especially offshore. This work consists in producing a new wind resource assessment in light of the recent industry developments, decreased costs and renewed need for offshore wind energy. The analysis is conducted by calculating the wind speed distributions in time and space with a mesoscale numerical weather prediction model. The objective of this work is to evaluate the potential for wind energy in Puerto Rico and provide data to inform policy-makers at a critical time in the transition towards renewable energy.
Interested Majors
Engineering Mayors
Level of Education
Subgraduate
Graduate
Professor/Advisor
Prof. Umberto Ciri
Schedule
April 28, 2022
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM