Engineering
8 years ago

Declining Wind Speeds Threaten Renewable Energy Potential in Hexi Corridor

Advanced materials research
Wind Speed Change and Influence on Wind Energy in Recent 50 Years over Hexi Corridor
Yao Zong Zhang, Bo Zhang, Yanyan Liu

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Wind speeds in the Hexi Corridor have been decreasing over the past 50 years. The highest wind speeds are found in the higher elevations of the area. Spring has the highest average wind speed, while Autumn has the lowest. Monthly wind speeds are highest in April and lowest in September-October. The trend of decreasing wind speeds will have a significant impact on wind energy production in the future.