Comparative study of stochastic wind speed prediction models

Abstract

Global weather concerns have diverted the researchers to look out for clean and green energy sources. The wind power has been utilized since old days for applications such as pumping water, grain grinding mills, driving ships, etc. However, due to its uneven nature, wind energy has never been a choice of power engineers. With the inherent variability of wind due to fluctuating weather conditions, wind speed prediction techniques play a vital role in determining the feasibility of esteemed wind power projects. Modern weather forecasting involves a combination of analyzed data, computer models, knowledge of trends and patterns. In this paper various short-term statistical wind speed forecasting techniques have been analyzed and focused upon.