Feasibility study of micro-scale wind power generation for rural electrification in Polonnaruwa area

A feasibility study of micro-scale wind power generation for rural electrification in the Polonnaruwa area reveals that installing a 500 W turbine at a 10-meter hub height is optimal, offering superior annual energy production, capacity factor, and carbon savings. The research analyzed wind speed data from two years (2019–2020) using Weibull probability distribution to assess the region's wind power potential. Findings indicate that micro-scale turbines with low cut-in wind speeds (2 m/s) are highly suitable for standalone power generation in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, addressing both energy demand and environmental concerns while avoiding reliance on fossil fuels.

Samaraweera, S. P. P., & Sasikala, R. H. G. (2025). Feasibility study of micro-scale wind power generation for rural electrification in Polonnaruwa area. Book of Abstracts: International Research Conference of the Open University of Sri Lanka, 383–388. https://doi.org/10.65646/3rc20dms1m0383