Open AccessInternational comparison of requirements for connection of wind turbines to power systems
Author(s) -
Jauch Clemens,
Matevosyan Julija,
Ackermann Thomas,
Bolik Sigrid
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
wind energy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.743
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1099-1824
pISSN - 1095-4244
DOI - 10.1002/we.160
Subject(s) - wind power , grid connection , grid , engineering , telecommunications , electric power system , grid code , connection (principal bundle) , power (physics) , marine engineering , electrical engineering , ac power , geography , mechanical engineering , voltage , physics , geodesy , quantum mechanics
Power production from wind turbines has increased considerably during the last decade. Therefore today's wind turbines, which are typically set up in wind farms, have a significant influence on the operation of power systems. The efficient and secure operation of power systems is supported by grid codes, which are sets of requirements for all network users (suppliers, customers, etc.). In Europe, several transmission network operators have introduced special grid connection requirements for wind farms. These requirements are mainly based on existing grid codes, initially written for conventional power plants usually equipped with synchronous generators. This article presents a comparison of grid connection requirements for wind farms issued, or proposed as a draft, by transmission network operators in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Scotland and Ireland. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.