Optimization study of control strategy for combined multi-wind turbines energy production and loads during wake effects

Abstract

In order to increase the economic benefits of offshore wind farms, reducing the wake effect on the power and fatigue load of wind farms is one of the fundamental ways. In this study, the optimal method of combing yaw offset and pitch control (CYOPC) is put forward for wind farm power and fatigue loads below rated wind speed. To quantify potential power increase and fatigue loads decrease, three turbines in China’s Binhai offshore wind farm are investigated using FAST.Farm. The simulation studies are carried out in region 2 of turbine operation and compared with under yaw control only. Results indicate that the CYOPC method has the potential to increase power and reduce fatigue load.