The offshore wind energy potential of Morocco: Optimal locations, cost analysis, and socioenvironmental examination.
Geographic information systems
Morocco
Offshore wind energy
Return on investment
Site selection
Journal
Integrated environmental assessment and management
ISSN: 1551-3793
Titre abrégé: Integr Environ Assess Manag
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101234521
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
05 Jun 2023
05 Jun 2023
Historique:
revised:
11
05
2023
received:
20
11
2022
accepted:
29
05
2023
pubmed:
5
6
2023
medline:
5
6
2023
entrez:
5
6
2023
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Morocco, a country without substantial fossil fuels, is emerging as a leader in renewable energy. This article addresses an untapped natural resource in Morocco: offshore wind. Methodologically, we use geographic information systems to assess optimal locations for offshore wind energy plants based on wind speed and power density from the Global Wind Atlas. We incorporate geological, environmental, and economic parameters and calculate capital expenses, operating expenses, development costs, and decommissioning costs to determine if the wind plant will provide a return on investment during its lifetime. The results identify three locations near the cities of Dakhla, Boujdour, and Essaouira that would recoup their investment in 14, 13, and 18 years, respectively, along with supplying 21.8% of Morocco's current energy needs for 2022. We conclude by considering the implications that the new plants would have for Morocco in the social, political, environmental, and economic dimensions. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;00:1-10. © 2023 SETAC.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Subventions
Organisme : Stefano Bigliardi
Informations de copyright
© 2023 SETAC.
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