As global energy demand keeps growing and requires sustainable power sources, wind energy provides a clean and green solution. Coastal zones especially present a significant wind power capacity driven by thermal gradients. This study evaluates the wind energy potential of Pakistan’s Kati Bandar-Gharo corridor by analyzing the field measurements from meteorological masts to assess site feasibility. The technical evaluation examines key parameters including wind speed, direction, shear, and turbulence intensity alongside an economic and environmental assessment for a proposed 100 MW wind farm. Results indicate an annual average wind speed of 7.37 m/s and wind power density of 351 W/m² at a hub height of 90 meters. Furthermore, the Weibull shape parameter ( k = 2.67) confirms a stable wind regime. Turbulence intensity remains low and fully comply with the IEC61400-1 standards. Economically, the analysis gives a Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of 75.2 USD/MWh, 3.7, while environmental assessment projects a yearly reduction of 306,250 tonnes in CO₂ emissions. Ultimately, these findings demonstrate that the corridor is highly viable for large-scale wind power development. • Tall-mast field measurements used to characterize wind engineering parameters • Weibull shape ( k ≈ 2) indicates stable and predictable wind regime • Turbulence intensity stays below 0.15 for wind speeds above rated range • Operational wind speeds exceed turbine cut-in for more than 75% of the year
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