Bioenergy Features for October 2017

Bioenergy Features Archive

Research Focus: Enhance variable speed wind turbine transient performance – and make obsolete wind turbines last longer Research Focus: Enhance variable speed wind turbine transient performance – and make obsolete wind turbines last longer

The demand for wind power is on the rise, and it is becoming increasingly important to take the stability of wind farms into account - to ensure safe and efficient delivery of power. According to recent grid requirements, wind farms must adapt to transient disturbances as quickly as possible, while keeping grid-connected wind farms operational during disturbances in the power network. This study analyses various control strategies that enhance variable speed wind turbine transient performance.