Distributed Wind Generation Research Articles

Voltage Regulation for Distributed Wind Generators

An existing group of wind generators, connected to a weak rural distribution network, has been retro-fitted with an active voltage control system. Detailed measurements have been made of the operation of the voltage controller, and the results used to optimise the target-voltage and bandwidth setting of the tap changer.

The reliability of distributed wind generators

This paper explores the data and models necessary to evaluate the reliability of wind generators that are geographically distributed in a utility system. A case study is conducted using California data. Results on capacity credit are found to depend upon the size of the region, the reliability of the wind regime, the existing power system generator mix, and the penetration of the wind generators.