Assefa, Abebayehu (PhD)Kebede, Dawit2018-07-042023-11-182018-07-042023-11-182011-07http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/6077In this thesis, the wind speed data measured by the GTZ TERNA program is used to assess the energy output for a hypothetical 51 MW installed capacity wind farm at Nazareth site. Using the RETScreen model, the energy output of the wind farm is presented in terms of gross energy production, renewable energy delivered, specific yield and wind farm capacity factor. The energy output analysis is done using four wind energy conversion systems of rated capacity 600, 800, 1000 and 1500 kW. The RETScreen model is used to perform the financial feasibility analysis of the wind farm at this site, likewise the sensitivity and risk analyses are performed. Furthermore, a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) assessment is performed for this wind park. The net annual and total revenue generated from Certified Emission Reduction sales is calculated assuming Certified Emission Reduction prices of $6. The application of subsides on capital finance to the up-front and Clean Development Mechanism periodic cost are considered in order to evaluate the impacts of Certified Emission Reductions on project viability.enEnergy TechnologyThesis