Abstract: Abstract This paper statistically examines wind energy potential in Jos, Nigeria using 37-year (1971–2007) wind speed data measured at 10 m height subjected to 2-parameter Weibull analysis. The results showed that Jos falls under Class 7 of the International system of wind classification by recording annual values of mean wind speed, average power density and energy of 8.6 m/s, 458 W/m 2 and 4013 kWh/m 2 /year respectively, making the site very suitable for wind turbine applications. A technical assessment was also made of electricity generat...
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