Grid Integration of Wind Energy (eBook)

This popular reference describes the integration of
wind-generated power into electrical power systems and, with the
use of advanced control systems, illustrates how wind farms can be
made to operate like conventional power plants.

Fully revised, the third edition provides up-to-date coverage on
new generator developments for wind turbines, recent technical
developments in electrical power conversion systems, control design
and essential operating conditions. With expanded coverage of
offshore technologies, this edition looks at the characteristics
and static and dynamic behaviour of offshore wind farms and their
connection to the mainland grid.

Brand new material includes:

* comprehensive treatment of onshore and offshore grid
integration

* updated legislative guidelines for the design, construction and
installation of wind power plants

* the fundamental characteristics and theoretical tools of
electrical and mechanical components and their interactions

* new and future types of generators, converters, power
electronics and controller designs

* improved use of grid capacities and grid support for fixed- and
variable-speed controlled wind power plants

* options for grid control and power reserve provision in wind
power plants and wind farms

This resource is an excellent guide for researchers and
practitioners involved in the planning, installation and grid
integration of wind turbines and power plants. It is also highly
beneficial to university students studying wind power technology,
renewable energy and power systems, and to practitioners in wind
engineering, turbine design and manufacture and electrical power
engineering.