Wind Energy Potential and Economic Feasibility in Mauritania: A Multi-Site Evaluation of Three Wind Turbines

Authors

  • Mariem Mohamed Abderahmane Applied Research Unity to Renewable Energies (URA3E), University of Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Mohammed Qasim Taha College of Applied Sciences-Hit, University of Anbar, Iraq
  • Nadhira Khezami College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait
  • Beibah Gleigume Applied Research Unity to Renewable Energies (URA3E), University of Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Mahmoud Abdel Kader Applied Research Unity to Renewable Energies (URA3E), University of Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Bamba El Heiba Applied Research Unity to Renewable Energies (URA3E), University of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 23117-23124 | June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.10746

Received: 28 February 2025 | Revised: 28 March 2025 | Accepted: 2 April 2025 | Online: 17 April 2025


Corresponding author: Mohammed Qasim Taha

Abstract

This study evaluates the performance of various wind turbine models for different regions of Mauritania, focusing on offshore and onshore sites, considering wind speed data from four locations, Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Aleg, and an offshore area near Nouakchott, over four years (2021-2024). Three turbine models XEMC Ltd XE93, Ecotecnia ECO80, and Siemens Gamesa SG132 were evaluated for their suitability to local wind conditions. Key parameters, such as wind speed, turbine efficiency, and energy production costs, were analyzed to determine the most suitable turbines and locations for wind farm development. The results show that coastal and offshore areas, particularly Nouadhibou and the Atlantic offshore zone, offer the highest wind potential with competitive energy production costs. The findings support the development of wind farms in these regions as a strategic investment to advance Mauritania's renewable energy goals.

Keywords:

renewable energy, wind energy, coastal wind energy, energy planning, energy cost

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Mohammed Qasim Taha, College of Applied Sciences-Hit, University of Anbar, Iraq

 

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Abderahmane, M.M., Taha, M.Q., Khezami, N., Gleigume, B., Kader, M.A. and El Heiba, B. 2025. Wind Energy Potential and Economic Feasibility in Mauritania: A Multi-Site Evaluation of Three Wind Turbines. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research. 15, 3 (Jun. 2025), 23117–23124. DOI:https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.10746.

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