The Wind Potential in Coastal Areas of Balochistan, Pakistan

2 Abstract: The wind energy potential in coastal areas of Balochistan, Pakistan is examined using 3-hourly wind data. The speed duration and frequency curves are represented graphically to read its extreme wind speed and total number of hours for a particular wind speed every year. Annual mean wind speed for a period of five years (1999-2003), energy and power are determined; the mean wind speed ranging 3.2 m s mentioned in Table 1. 1 The analysis of this data indicates that the wind energy potential is high in coastal areas of Balochistan, Pakistan. The high potential is used and suitable for the use of wind energy for windmills and electricity for light for scattered population.