Author name: Arnau Toledano

Blog / the turkana jet Kenya’s wind power potential with vortex blocks Introduction The Turkana Channel in Kenya is known for its powerful nocturnal low-level jet (LLJ) winds. LLJs are a natural phenomenon that funnels air masses between the Ethiopian and Kenyan Highlands, which creates one of Africa’s premier wind energy hotspots. At the core …

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Blog / sea breezes Understanding Local Thermal Winds A sea breeze is a thermally driven circulation that occurs along coastlines of seas and large lakes, particularly during spring and summer when the temperature contrast between land and water is greatest. This local phenomenon follows a daily cycle, beginning with thin layers (~50m) at dawn and …

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