Variable Speed (DFIG) Wind Turbines: Rapid Frequency Response to Power System Disturbances

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    Abstract

    This paper examines the effect of integrating large number of wind turbines particularly the double fed induction generator (DFIG) on the virtual inertia of the Danish power system network. The virtual inertia refers to the kinetic energy stored in the rotating masses which can be released initially to counter act the frequency change during a power system disturbance. Simulation studies have been carried out on a generic reduced model of a transmission power grid of the Danish TSO Energinet.dk to assess the impact of loss of generation on system frequency. Further, simulation study has been carried out for different scenarios to assess the impact of reduction in capacity of the traditional power plants and also to assess the impact of increased wind power penetration.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEWEC'08
    Publication date2009
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event2008 European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition - Brussels, Belgium
    Duration: 31 Mar 20083 Apr 2008

    Conference

    Conference2008 European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition
    Country/TerritoryBelgium
    CityBrussels
    Period31/03/200803/04/2008

    Keywords

    • Wind energy systems
    • Wind energy

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