Potential of offshore wind energy in Malaysia : an investigation into wind and bathymetry conditions and site selection

Li, Mingxin and Carroll, James and Ahmad, Ahmad Sukri and Hasan, Nor Shahida and Zolkiffly, M. Zaid B. and Falope, Gboyega Bishop and Sabil, Khalik Mohamad (2023) Potential of offshore wind energy in Malaysia : an investigation into wind and bathymetry conditions and site selection. Energies, 17 (1). 65. ISSN 1996-1073 (https://doi.org/10.3390/en17010065)

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Abstract

The government has set an ambitious target of renewable energy development in Malaysia. As one of promising renewable energy sources, wind energy plays an important role in the Malaysia renewable energy roadmap. Compared to onshore wind energy, offshore wind resources with better quality can be provided in the areas away from the coast, which is more potential to contribute to electricity generation. Wind and bathymetry conditions are two important factors that determine the feasibility and economics of offshore wind turbines. In this paper, an investigation is conducted on wind and bathymetry conditions around Malaysia. The data source is mainly originated from Global Wind Atlas. The conditions of the coastal areas in different states and federal territories of both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia are analysed, with a specific focus on wind speed, wind energy density, and bathymetry conditions in high wind-speed regions. The data and survey is verified and compared with the past published literature. This paper aims to investigate the wind and bathymetry conditions around Malaysia, assess the potential of offshore wind energy, discuss the feasibility of offshore wind turbines, and provide references for the offshore wind development in Malaysia.

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