Wind resource assessment and energy modelling of smaller outer islands in Fiji

This study assesses and models the wind resources and energy potential of five smaller outer islands in Fiji that are not connected to the central electricity grid. Long-term wind data spanning approximately 9 – 11 years were analyzed using the Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program (WAsP). High-resolution wind resource maps were generated and evaluated for each island site.  
Results indicated that Yasawa and Koro Islands have a higher wind potential, with mean wind speeds of 7.01 m/s and 6.47 m/s and corresponding wind power densities (WPD) of 335 W/m² and 339 W/m², respectively, indicating suitability for utility-scale wind power applications. The islands of Gau, Ovalau, and Taveuni exhibit moderate wind speeds ranging from 4.26 m/s to 4.82 m/s, indicating potential for standalone or hybrid renewable energy systems. The modelled wind farms have installed capacities of 0.8 MW to 10 MW, yielding annual energy productions (AEP) of 4.23 GWh/year to 22.97 GWh/year. These AEPs ar..., , # Wind resource assessment and energy modelling of smaller outer islands in Fiji

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.m37pvmdg1](10.5061/dryad.m37pvmdg1)

## Description of the data and file structure

The files contain the Wind Atlas Application and Analysis Program (WAsP) model files for wind resource assessment and energy modelling for Gau, Koro, Levuka, Taveuni and Yasawa Islands in Fiji.

## Files and Variables

File 1: Energy_modeling_(Gau_Island).wwh

File 2: Energy_Modeling_(Koro)__(4_Turbines).wwh

File 3: Energy_Modeling_(Levuka)_11GWh(20_Turbines).wwh

File 4: Energy_Modelling_(Taveuni)_AEP_22GWh(36_Turbines).wwh

File 5: Energy_Modeling_(Yasawa)_AEP_4.3GWh(4_Turbines).wwh

**Description:** This WAsP Files contain all the modelling data for the research paper.

## Code/software

Wind Atlas Application and Analysis Program (WAsP) Version 12.9 is needed to view the files. Even if you just install WAsP12.9 you should be able to view all the modelling workspace, parameters, variables an...,