Authors : Musiba Masamba Musiba

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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Abstract : Tanzania relies heavily on hydropower for its electricity despite the frequent shortages occurring during dry seasons. This study evaluated the characteristics of wind and its wind energy production potential in Dodoma, central Tanzania. Three-hourly wind speed data observed at a height of 10m were obtained from the Dodoma Meteorological Station for the period from 2014 to 2025 and were evaluated for their potential for wind power generation. Both monthly and annual mean wind speeds and wind speed frequency distributions were extrapolated to a hub height of 50 m using the Power Law. The analysis showed a mean annual wind speed of 5.6 m/s with an average wind power density of 285.8 W/m² at 50 m above ground level.

Keywords : Wind Characteristics, Electricity Generation, Wind Power Density, Wind Power Potential.

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