Title :
Wind turbines in weak grids-constraints and solutions
Author :
Tande, J.O.G. ; Uhlen, K.
Author_Institution :
SINTEF Energy Res., Trondheim, Norway
Abstract :
The development of IEC 61400-21 provides firm basis for assessment of the impact of wind turbines on voltage quality. This makes previously used simplified rules unnecessary, and opens for increased utilisation of wind energy in weak grids. Assessment of thermal capacity and voltage stability constraints call for additional analyses and innovative solutions. These are pinpointed by examples enabling cost-effective means to allow increased penetration of wind power in weak grids
Keywords :
distribution networks; power supply quality; wind turbines; IEC 61400-21; cost-effective means; flicker; harmonic voltage; thermal capacity; voltage dips; voltage quality; voltage stability constraints; weak grids; wind energy; wind turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Electricity Distribution, 2001. Part 1: Contributions. CIRED. 16th International Conference and Exhibition on (IEE Conf. Publ No. 482)
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-735-7
DOI :
10.1049/cp:20010842
