Table 9 Wind power classification38,40,41.
From: Wind energy assessment and hybrid micro-grid optimization for selected regions of Saudi Arabia
Class | Nature | Wind power density\(\:\:{\varvec{w}/\varvec{m}}^{2}\) | Average wind speed (m/s) for 10 m height | Description |
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1 | Poor | \(\:\le\:200\) | \(\:\le\:4.4\) | Overall, it is not ideal for large-scale wind power production. |
2 | Marginal | 201–300 | 4.4–5.1 | Limited potential for wind energy generation. Some small wind projects might be viable. |
3 | Fair | 301–400 | 5.1–5.6 | Moderate potential for wind energy development. Small to medium wind projects could be feasible. |
4 | Good | 401–500 | 5.6–6.0 | Good potential for wind energy projects. Suitable for medium to large-scale developments |
5 | Excellent | 501–600 | 6.0–6.4 | Excellent potential for large-scale wind energy projects. |
6 | Outstanding | 601–700 | 6.4–7.0 | Very high potential for large-scale wind projects, often with optimal economic returns. |
7 | Superb | 700 | 7.0 | Superb wind conditions, ideal for extensive and highly efficient wind energy developments. |