Is wind farming feasible in Malaysia?

Question

Is wind farming feasible in Malaysia?

Answer 1

Yes, wind farming is feasible in Malaysia and offers high theoretical potential as a renewable source of energy. The Energy Information Bureau (EIB) of Malaysia considers it a serious option.

Excerpt from the EIB on the topic:

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The potential for wind energy generation in Malaysia depends on the availability of the wind resource that varies with location. Understanding the site-specific nature of wind is a crucial step in planning a wind energy project. Detailed knowledge of wind on-site is needed to estimate the performance of a wind energy project.

http://eib.ptm.org.my/index.php?page=art...

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The first wind farm in Malaysia was set up on Pulau Terumbu Layang-Layang off Sabah. A University Kebangsaan Malaysia study in 2005 has shown that the use of 150kW turbines on the island has shown a good degree of success.

As I understand, here are some characteristics with regards to evaluating wind farming as an option for implementation in Malaysia:

* Good potential for farms based on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia that face the South China Sea.

* Good potential during the monsoon season (November - February)

* During the monsoon season, the average wind speed for East Coast states can reach up to 30 knots. 30 knots is equivalent to about 15.4 metres per second, which is about 55km per hour.