Objective
The aim of the project is to build a 3 MW windfarm in the remote region of Gaeltacht in the Northwest of Ireland. The area is proven to have a very weak electricity infrastructure. It is the aim to prove how the penetration of wind energy can be improved in a very weak grid through adaption of an innovative monitoring and control system. The proposal will use the recently developed Vestas V42 600 kW turbines with OptiSlip. The combination will ensure the maximum wind penetration whilst ensuring grid quality in all winds and loads conditions.
Project started production end of May. Monitoring and dissemination ongoing.
1. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
The project will consist of 5 Vestas V42 600 kW recently developed turbines with OptiSlip and OptiTip features. The OptiSlip generator feature is a unique concept developed by Vestas. Together with the OptiTip's continuous pitch regulation the flexibility in the system significantly reduces mechanical strain and prevents undesirable fluctuation of the grid. This is of particular importance, where the grid is weak. The turbines will be combined with Risoe's monitoring and control system, which adapts the production outputs through grid voltage monitoring. The monitoring and control system is a defined system, but not yet commercially developed.
2. THE CONTEXT IN WHICH THE TECHNOLOGY IS OPERATING
During periods with low consumer load and high wind power production, lower voltage may take place in the weak electric grid infrastructure and bring it outside acceptable limits. The monitoring and control system will adjust the production output according to the grid voltage conditions.
3. ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE TECHNOLOGY
Overcost compared to conventional equipment is related to the control and management system, the total investment in this equipment being 34,000 IRL or app. 1.2% of the total project cost. The expected annual production from the 5 turbines amounts to 12,100,000 kWh. Array and other losses amounts to 10%. The expected losses due to the weak grid is estimated to 5%, giving an expected total net energy production of 10,355,000 kWh per year.
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CO. Donegal
Ireland
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