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The study targets six Class 1 wind regions in Saudi Arabia—Abha, Al-Baha, Arar, Qassim, Tabuk, and Taif—traditionally considered unsuitable for large-scale wind energy. By using the Weibull distribution function for wind energy evaluation, the research highlights opportunities for integrating small-scale wind energy into hybrid systems.
This hybrid system is designed to ensure reliable and cost-effective energy supply for remote regions by optimizing resource utilization and storage. The power generated by WTs is primarily influenced by wind speed. To enhance efficiency, WTs are typically installed at significant heights on towers.
In such a case, WTs would only produce small amounts of energy, so a hybrid system with solar power would be more effective to meet energy demands. Weibull probability density function for Al-Baha. Figure 8 shows a peak at 4 m/s, with a significant distribution around this value, it indicates that Al-Baha has moderate wind energy potential.
Wind resource analysis utilizing the Weibull distribution function shows that all regions exhibited Class 1 wind energy characteristics, with average annual wind power densities ranging from 36.74 W/m² to 149.56 W/m², thereby rendering them suitable for small-scale hybrid applications.
The WTs will generate power most efficiently at this wind speed, but the overall wind energy output will be lower than in regions with higher peak wind speeds. A HRES integrating wind with solar and storage technologies could optimize energy production in this region.

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