Computational statistical analysis of the wind and solar potential for electricity generation

Abstract

This paper describes an application developed through scientific project initiation. The purpose is to provide information to assess the energy potential of renewable energy such as wind and solar radiation. The information submitted by the program is obtained from weather stations that collect data on temperature, wind speed and intensity of solar radiation. The data are processed using statistical techniques that allow summarizing a large volume of measurements. The result is information presented in tables, graphs and reports, which measure the energy output of these alternative sources in electricity generation.