Sensitivity of the WRF model wind simulation and wind energy production estimates to planetary boundary layer parameterizations for onshore and offshore areas in the Iberian Peninsula

This work aims to assess the Weather and Research Forecasting (WRF) model wind simulation and wind energy production estimates sensitivity to different planetary boundary layer parameterization schemes. Five WRF simulations considering different sets of planetary boundary layer (PBL) and surface layer (SL) parameterization schemes were performed, and their results compared to measured wind data collected at five offshore buoys and thirteen onshore wind measuring stations located in the Iberian Peninsula. The objective is to determine which of these model configurations produces wind simulations and wind energy productions estimates closest to measured wind data and wind energy production estimates derived from measurements, aiming to provide guidelines for onshore and offshore wind energy assessment studies focused on areas where measured wind data is not available and numerical modelling is necessary. This work focuses on the Iberian Peninsula, an area with intensive wind energy penetration due to its favourable wind conditions, which combined with its large coastline makes this area a promising one for the future installation of offshore wind farms.

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