Abstract:
Wind farm is the most important alternative sustainable energy resources among
the other alternative energy resources. However, it’s very challenge to find a
suitable site for installation of the wind turbines. The site selection is a key factor
for any aspect of regional planning nor development because of increasing the
public resistance against the improper development activities. Jaffna Peninsula
and its Surrounding islands has highest potential for installation the wind turbines.
Although it’s seems simple but there are many challenges associated harnessing
this type of energy. Site selection for Wind farm development has always been a
primary concern of the developers. When the site selection process, all other
related factors such as Land use, Road network, population density, protected
area, wind speed and distance of the sea should be considered. In this study
Geographical Information System (GIS) used with Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) for
selecting an optimum location of wind farm and above criteria was included in
MCA. Results showed that Jaffna peninsula and its surrounding islands has high
potential for installation the wind turbines.
