Latest version of wind energy storage facility design specification

What is a wind energy storage system?

A wind energy storage system, such as a Li-ion battery, helps maintain balance of variable wind power output within system constraints, delivering firm power that is easy to integrate with other generators or the grid. The size and use of storage depend on the intended application and the configuration of the wind devices.

Can energy storage technologies be used in an offshore wind farm?

Aiming to offer a comprehensive representation of the existing literature, a multidimensional systematic analysis is presented to explore the technical feasibility of delivering diverse services utilizing distinct energy storage technologies situated at various locations within an HVDC-connected offshore wind farm.

Do the wind energy specifications provide step-by-step guidance?

The Wind Energy Specifications do not provide step-by-step guidance but describe how the principles underpinning UNFC and Renewable Energy Specifications apply to wind energy and what key generic definitions that were originally designed for depletable, non-renewable resources mean in the context of wind energy generation.

Are energy storage systems a viable alternative to a wind farm?

For this purpose, the incorporation of energy storage systems to provide those services with no or minimum disturbance to the wind farm is a promising alternative.

What is co-locating energy storage with a wind power plant?

Co-locating energy storage with a wind power plant allows the uncertain, time-varying electric power output from wind turbines to be smoothed out, enabling reliable, dispatchable energy for local loads to the local microgrid or the larger grid.

What are wind energy specifications?

The Wind Energy Specifications aim to be consistent with other renewable specifications (e.g. solar, bioenergy, geothermal) and this document thus focuses on describing the unique aspects of wind energy as it applies to their estimation and classification per UNFC and the Renewable Energy Specifications.