Renewable Energy in Europe
Renewable Energy in Europe

Author: European Renewable Energy Council

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-08-12

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1136541179

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How can the European Union meet its binding 20% renewable energy target in final energy consumption by the year 2020? Which sources offer the best prospects for realizing this goal? These are the questions answered by this key book which analyses the current situation of renewable energy in Europe, examines the latest technological, financial and economic developments, and outlines ways in which the renewable energy market can be developed. The book is divided into sections examining the integration of renewable energy, electricity, heating and cooling as well as biofuels. All the main technologies are covered, with exploration of: ' benefits and applications ' costs and prices ' markets and installed capacity ' policy instruments ' key countries and success stories ' targets and long term potential This will be essential reading for policy decision-makers at all levels and to all those involved in the development of the renewable energy industry.

Wind Power in Power Systems
Wind Power in Power Systems

Author: Thomas Ackermann

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-04-23

Total Pages: 1132

ISBN-13: 111994208X

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The second edition of the highly acclaimed Wind Power in Power Systems has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the latest challenges associated with increasing wind power penetration levels. Since its first release, practical experiences with high wind power penetration levels have significantly increased. This book presents an overview of the lessons learned in integrating wind power into power systems and provides an outlook of the relevant issues and solutions to allow even higher wind power penetration levels. This includes the development of standard wind turbine simulation models. This extensive update has 23 brand new chapters in cutting-edge areas including offshore wind farms and storage options, performance validation and certification for grid codes, and the provision of reactive power and voltage control from wind power plants. Key features: Offers an international perspective on integrating a high penetration of wind power into the power system, from basic network interconnection to industry deregulation; Outlines the methodology and results of European and North American large-scale grid integration studies; Extensive practical experience from wind power and power system experts and transmission systems operators in Germany, Denmark, Spain, UK, Ireland, USA, China and New Zealand; Presents various wind turbine designs from the electrical perspective and models for their simulation, and discusses industry standards and world-wide grid codes, along with power quality issues; Considers concepts to increase penetration of wind power in power systems, from wind turbine, power plant and power system redesign to smart grid and storage solutions. Carefully edited for a highly coherent structure, this work remains an essential reference for power system engineers, transmission and distribution network operator and planner, wind turbine designers, wind project developers and wind energy consultants dealing with the integration of wind power into the distribution or transmission network. Up-to-date and comprehensive, it is also useful for graduate students, researchers, regulation authorities, and policy makers who work in the area of wind power and need to understand the relevant power system integration issues.

Offshore Wind Farms
Offshore Wind Farms

Author: Chong Ng

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2016-03-03

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 0081007809

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Offshore Wind Farms: Technologies, Design and Operation provides the latest information on offshore wind energy, one of Europe's most promising and quickly maturing industries, and a potentially huge untapped renewable energy source which could contribute significantly towards EU 20-20-20 renewable energy generation targets. It has been estimated that by 2030 Europe could have 150GW of offshore wind energy capacity, meeting 14% of our power demand. Offshore Wind Farms: Technologies, Design and Operation provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging technologies, design, and operation of offshore wind farms. Part One introduces offshore wind energy as well as offshore wind turbine siting with expert analysis of economics, wind resources, and remote sensing technologies. The second section provides an overview of offshore wind turbine materials and design, while part three outlines the integration of wind farms into power grids with insights to cabling and energy storage. The final section of the book details the installation and operation of offshore wind farms with chapters on condition monitoring and health and safety, amongst others. - Provides an in-depth, multi-contributor, comprehensive overview of offshore technologies, including design, monitoring, and operation - Edited by respected and leading experts in the field, with experience in both academia and industry - Covers a highly relevant and important topic given the great potential of offshore wind power in contributing significantly to EU 20-20-20 renewable energy targets

Power Reserve Provision with Wind Farms
Power Reserve Provision with Wind Farms

Author: Alejandro J. Gesino

Publisher: kassel university press GmbH

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 3862190234

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5.3 Simulation scenario based on 195 MW of positive power reserve -- 5.4 Simulation scenario based on 265 MW of positive power reserve -- 5.5 Potential power reserve provision with wind power in Germany during 2009 -- 5.6 Summary chapter 5 -- 6. Capability of wind farm clusters to provide power reserve -- 6.1 Project "Integration großer Offshore-Windparks in elektrische Versorgungssysteme"--6.1.1 Project description and main objectives -- 6.1.2 Project partners -- 6.1.3 Test scenario -- 6.1.4 Positive power reserve tests in the wind farm cluster"Bertikow" -- 6.1.5 Results of the project -- 6.2 Project "Wind on the Grid" -- 6.2.1 Project description and main objectives -- 6.2.2 Project partners -- 6.2.3 Control strategies development -- 6.2.4 Test scenario in Portugal (REN) -- 6.2.5 Electrical characteristics of the tested wind farm clusters -- 6.2.6 Description of the active power limitation tests in Portugal -- 6.2.7 Analysis of active power control tests in Portugal -- 6.2.8 Results of the project -- 6.3 Summary of chapter 6 -- 7. Conclusions and recommendations for further research -- 7.1 Conclusions -- 7.2 Recommendations for further research -- 8. Acknowledgments -- Appendix -- Appendix I: Project support for the thesis -- Appendix II: Wind Farm Cluster Management System (WCMS) -- Appendix III: Pre-qualification rules for wind farms -- Appendix IV: Economical consideration of providing power reserve with wind power -- Appendix V: References -- List of tables -- List of equations -- List of references -- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Back cover