Description
GIS data for Bhutan's Wind Power Density at 50m Above Ground Level. NREL developed estimates of Bhutans wind resources at a spatial resolution of 1 km^2 using NREL's Wind Resource Assessment and Mapping System (WRAMS). Wind turbine output at a given site can be predicted using wind speed data and the turbine's power curve, which describes the turbines operating power at different wind speeds. Using data found from this analysis, estimates can be made for the best potential locations for wind energy throughout Bhutan.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Wind Density GIS.zip | ZIP | This data can be viewed using a GIS software. The data includes wind energy resource data for Bhutan. This includes the locations of areas around Bhutan that have potential for wind energy systems. | Open resource |
| Bhutan Wind Energy Mapping Methods.zip | ZIP | This document outlines the methodology used for creating a detailed high-resolution (1 km^2) wind energy resource map of Bhutan. This document includes the data and analysis used in the making of wind energy resource maps for Bhutan. | Open resource |
| Potential for Development of Solar and Wind Resource in Bhutan | This report outlines possible sources and locations for Solar and Wind energy sources in Bhutan. The information provided in this report may be of use to energy planners in Bhutan involved in developing energy policy or planning wind and solar projects, and to energy analysts around the world interested in gaining an understanding of Bhutan's wind and solar energy potential. | Open resource |