Title :
Applications of Superconducting Synchronous Condensers in Wind Power Integration
Author :
Ross, M. ; Kalsi, S.
Author_Institution :
American Superconductor, Middleton, WI
Abstract :
This paper discusses challenges that arise when wind power generation sites are integrated into utility systems and how superconducting dynamic synchronous condensers (DSC) can be applied to address these challenges. Descriptions of specific concerns often encountered in wind generation interconnection agreements are discussed along with a specific example of how superconducting synchronous condensers could be applied to alleviate these concerns in a real world wind generation system. This paper concludes that the DSC technology can improve the low voltage ride through capability of real wind farm systems
Keywords :
power system interconnection; supercapacitors; superconducting devices; wind power plants; superconducting synchronous condensers; utility systems; wind generation interconnection; wind generation system; wind power generation sites; High temperature superconductors; Low voltage; Power generation; Power system interconnection; Synchronous generators; Voltage control; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind farms; Wind turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition, 2005/2006 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9194-2
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2006.1668503