Mesoscale interactions on wind energy potential in the northern Aegean region: a case study

Abstract

Abstract Aegean coast and surrounding areas are promising higher wind power potential. In this study the reasons of the higher wind power potential in the region of the northern Aegean coast of Turkey and surrounding islands were discussed. The channel effect, route of cyclones and surface pressure gradients were evaluated over the region. Estimated results of the Weibull parameters illustrate the higher wind power potential in the region.