Publisher's Synopsis
Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Siegfried Heier Kassel University, Germany Translated by Rachel Waddington Swadlincote, UK Cost–effective transmission and distribution of wind power generated electricity presents a stimulating engineering challenge. Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems addresses the technical, economic and safety issues inherent in the exploitation of wind power in a competitive electricity market. Features include:
- Conventional and new types of generators, converters and power electronics
- Comprehensive treatment of grid integration including the effect of power fluctuations on harmonics
- Focus on improved use of grid capacities and grid support for fixed–and variable–speed controlled wind power plants
- Demonstration of impedance changes in the grid caused by the coupling of wind power plants
- Power conditioning and control systems to ensure the safe operation of plants
- Discussion of energy results and expectations of profitability