@article{fdi:010092259,
  title = {{T}eal-{WCA} : a climate services platform for planning solar photovoltaic and wind energy resources in {W}est and {C}entral {A}frica in the context of climate change [data paper]},
  author = {{O}bahoundje, {S}. and {D}iedhiou, {A}rona and {T}roccoli, {A}. and {B}oorman, {P}. and {A}labi, {T}. {A}. {F}. and {A}nquetin, {S}. and {C}rochemore, {L}. and {F}assinou, {W}. {F}. and {H}ingray, {B}. and {K}one, {D}. and {M}amadou, {C}. and {S}orho, {F}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}o address the growing electricity demand driven by population growth and economic development while mitigating climate change, {W}est and {C}entral {A}frican countries are increasingly prioritizing renewable energy as part of their {N}ationally {D}etermined {C}ontributions ({NDC}s). {T}his study evaluates the implications of climate change on renewable energy potential using ten downscaled and bias-adjusted {CMIP}6 models ({CDF}t method). {K}ey climate variables-temperature, solar radiation, and wind speed-were analyzed and integrated into the {T}eal-{WCA} platform to aid in energy resource planning. {P}rojected temperature increases of 0.5-2.7 degrees {C} (2040-2069) and 0.7-5.2 degrees {C} (2070-2099) relative to 1985-2014 underscore the need for strategies to manage the rising demand for cooling. {S}olar radiation reductions (similar to 15 {W}/m(2)) may lower photovoltaic ({PV}) efficiency by 1-8.75%, particularly in high-emission scenarios, requiring a focus on system optimization and diversification. {C}onversely, wind speeds are expected to increase, especially in coastal regions, enhancing wind power potential by 12-50% across most countries and by 25-100% in coastal nations. {T}hese findings highlight the necessity of integrating climate-resilient energy policies that leverage wind energy growth while mitigating challenges posed by reduced solar radiation. {B}y providing a nuanced understanding of the renewable energy potential under changing climatic conditions, this study offers actionable insights for sustainable energy planning in {W}est and {C}entral {A}frica.},
  keywords = {climate change ; {CMIP}6 ; bias adjustment ; solar power potential ; wind power potential ; climate information service ; {AFRIQUE} {DE} {L}'{OUEST} ; {AFRIQUE} {CENTRALE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{D}ata},
  volume = {9},
  numero = {12},
  pages = {148 [21 p.]},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.3390/data9120148},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010092259},
}