A numerical model for calculating the power output fluctuations from wind farms
conference paper
One of the main problems of large-scale wind energy integration is the maintenance of high quality of supplied electric energy, due to the variabi lity of the power output from wind energy systems, which may lead to large frequency and voltage fluctuations in the grid. To control this problem, knowledge is required about power output fluc tuations of wind energy systems. Hence there is a strong need for an accurate prediction of these fluctuations. This paper describes a model with which the time dependent power output from wind farms can be calculated. First, an outline is given of relevant fac tors in relation to the time dependent behaviour of wind farms. Second, the developed model is described. Third, an example calculation is given which illustrates the time dependent behaviour of a wind farm in ’bad weather’ con ditions. The paper ends with suggestions for further developments of the model in relation to possible applications.
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TNO Identifier
251001
Source title
Presented at the International Conference on Wind Farms Leeuwarden - the Netherlands October 13-16, 1987
Place of publication
Apeldoorn
Pages
1-15
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