%0 Journal Article %T Investigation of the wind power potential of the Hern¨˘d valley %A K¨˘ROLY TAR %A ANDREA KIRCSI %A S¨˘NDOR SZEGEDI %A TAM¨˘S T¨®TH %J Acta Geographica Debrecina. Landscape and Environment Series %D 2011 %I University of Debrecen %X The University of Debrecen, Department of Meteorology has carried out research into the climatic and social-economic conditions of the Hern¨˘d valley in the scope of a scientific project (OTKA K 75794) between 2009 and 2012. The aim is to find out the optimal area for wind and solar energy, as well as biomass utilization. Our purpose is to work out a model wherein the complex evaluation of natural and social-economic conditions and effects can eventually result in a sustainable and conflictfree land use. The results of the research will be useful in working out a regional improvement based on the use of renewable energy sources to help the local decision-making process. %K statistical climatology %K Hern¨˘d valley %K wind profile %K wind potential %U http://landscape.geo.klte.hu/pdf/agd/2011/2011v5is2_4.pdf