International Science and Technology Journal

A wind energy assessment is an integrated analysis of the potential wind energy resources of a particular area. Such an assessment begins with an understanding of the general wind patterns of the area, and progresses to the collection and analysis of wind data. Wind energy is an indirect form of solar energy. Between 1-2% of the solar radiation that reaches the Earth is converted into energy in the wind. This study focused on the wind energy and wind assessment in four different location area in Geryan City. This study provides background information about wind power and its resource, including a review of available data, which were obtained from the representative meteorological stations. For each location, long term time series of 3 hourly measured wind data were used; the wind data had been recalculated to represent the actual wind speed at hub height. The mean wind speed, the Weibull distribution, annual energy and annual capacity factor were calculated for each site. The annual energy and annual capacity factor calculation are based on specification of wind turbine as efficiency (V60- 850kw), This study indicates that wind energy is available in some sites in Libya, and Geryan zones locations Four has an acceptable power, annual energy and high capacity factor. Key-words: Wind Energy, predication, Potential, Natural Resources, Geryan - Libya.