Offshore wind farm in Taiwan reveals surprising wind speed patterns
The wind characteristics in the Taiwan Strait were studied using data from the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The researchers found that the wind speed varied significantly throughout the year, with afternoons in winter and nights in summer having the highest and lowest speeds, respectively. The wind distribution was bimodal, showing a mix of two gamma distributions. The land-sea breeze was identified as a key factor influencing wind speed and energy production. The low Hellmann exponent indicated a unique wind pattern in the area. These findings can help in developing wind energy projects in Taiwan.