Title :
A Comprehensive Overview on Reactive Power Compensation Technologies for Wind Power Applications
Author :
Zobaa, Ahmed Faheem ; Jovanovic, Milutin
Author_Institution :
Cairo Univ., Giza
fDate :
Aug. 30 2006-Sept. 1 2006
Abstract :
The size and number of wind farms contributing to the energy production is continuously growing. The rating of wind turbines has increased from less than 1 MW a few years ago to 2- to 3-MW being installed today with 5-MW machines under development. The interaction of the wind farm, reactive power compensators, and the associated power network is being investigated. Because the loads and the wind farms´ output fluctuate during the day, the use of reactive power compensation is ideal for the power system network. The purpose of this study is to provide wind farm developers and interested researchers with some valuable insights into the reactive power compensation techniques for wind farm power systems
Keywords :
static VAr compensators; wind power plants; wind turbines; 2 to 3 MW; power system network; reactive power compensation; wind farms; wind power; wind turbines; Induction generators; Power generation; Power supplies; Power systems; Reactive power; Voltage control; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind farms; Wind turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, 2006. EPE-PEMC 2006. 12th International
Conference_Location :
Portoroz
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0121-6
DOI :
10.1109/EPEPEMC.2006.4778674
