Grand challenges of wind energy science - meeting the needs and services of the power system
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The share of wind power in power systems is increasing dramatically, and this is happening in parallel with increased penetration of solar photovoltaics, storage, other inverter-based technologies, and electrification of other sectors. Recognising the fundamental objective of power systems, maintaining supply–demand balance reliably at the lowest cost, and integrating all these technologies are significant research challenges that are driving radical changes to planning and operations of power systems globally. In this changing environment, wind power can maximise its long-term value to the power system by balancing the needs it imposes on the power system with its contribution to addressing these needs with services. A needs and services paradigm is adopted here to highlight these research challenges, which should also be guided by a balanced approach, concentrating on its advantages over competitors. The research challenges within the wind technology itself are many and varied, with control and coordination internally being a focal point in parallel with a strong recommendation for a holistic approach targeted at where wind has an advantage over its competitors and in coordination with research into other technologies such as storage, power electronics, and power systems.
Date Issued
2024-11-06
Date Acceptance
2024-07-03
Citation
Wind Energy Science, 2024, 9 (11), pp.2087-2112
ISSN
2366-7443
Publisher
Copernicus Publications
Start Page
2087
End Page
2112
Journal / Book Title
Wind Energy Science
Volume
9
Issue
11
Copyright Statement
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
The Leverhulme Trust
Identifier
10.5194/wes-9-2087-2024
Grant Number
EP/Y025946/1
LIP-2020-002
Subjects
CAPACITY VALUE
CONTROL ANCILLARY SERVICES
CONTROL STRATEGY
FREQUENCY CONTROL
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
IMPACT
INERTIAL RESPONSE
INTEGRATION
PART I
Science & Technology
Science & Technology - Other Topics
STABILITY
VOLTAGE
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2024-11-06