Unit:
Department of Geology and GeoenvirommentLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
PATAPIS IOANNIS
KOUFOPOULOU DANAI
Supervisors info:
Χατζάκη Μαρία, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
Original Title:
Μελέτη της κατανομής και των τάσεων μεταβολής του ανέμου για την αξιοποίηση της αιολικής ενέργειας στον ελλαδικό χώρο
Translated title:
Study of the distribution and trends of wind field over greek region for the utilization of wind energy
Summary:
In this dissertation, we are invited to analyze the pros and cons by using conventional
forms of energy for electricity generation. We refer to the need of the world to focus
on the utilization of renewable energy sources, giving special emphasis to the wind,
since we see it’s abundance in Greek territory. Then, we make a historical review,
which extends from the use of the first windmills, to the construction of the first
generating machine and the stages of development of wind turbines. We analyze their
main structural parts, in order to understand their basic functions. In addition, we refer
to the legislative framework and spatial planning, which ensure the smooth
harmonization of wind farms in the natural environment, in order to avoid any socioeconomic impact. Finally, by processing the ERA5 data we make an assessment of the
wind field of Greece, noting the necessity of the coexistence of the wind potential
energy with a number of parameters, in order for a location to be considered suitable
and economically efficient.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
global energy crisis, renewable energy sources, wind energy, wind energy potential, wind turbines, wind field, era5 re-analysis data
