The purpose of this investigation is to examine the potential impacts of incorporating wind turbines, without the aid of energy-storage devices, into a conventional electrical generating system. This study focuses on the contribution to generating-system reliability of wind turbines, and the methods used to calculate these benefits. In addition, a simple cost model was developed to estimate ranges of breakeven costs for wind turbines based on the sum of fuel cost savings, variable operation and maintenance (0 and M) cost savings, and reliability benefits of the wind turbines.
Controls & Reliability
Grid Integration & Transmission
Drivetrains & Generators
Technical Report
VanKuiken, J.C.; Buehring, W.A.; Huber, C.C.; Hub, K.A.