What is it about?
This paper presents a generation expansion planning model taking into account fuel transportation and power transmission constraints, while addressing the operational issues associated with the high penetration of wind power. Effect of storage technology on planning and operation of the power system has also been analysed.
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Why is it important?
Worldwide thrust is being provided in generation of electricity from wind. Planning for the developmental needs of wind based power has to be consistent with the objective and basic framework of overall resource planning. The operational issues associated with the integration of wind power must be addressed at the planning stage. Lack of co-ordinated planning of wind turbine generators, base load generating units, flexible generating units and expansion of the transmission system may lead to curtailment of wind power due to transmission and/or operational constraints.
Perspectives
With increasing penetration of wind power in the electricity grid, co-ordinated planning of wind turbine generators, fast-response generating units, base load generating units and transmission lines is required to avoid curtailment of wind power due to transmission inadequacy or operational issues. With co-ordinated planning, effect of intermittency and volatility of wind power can be significantly minimised. Hence, the planning methodology presented in the paper would be useful in both vertically integrated as well as in restructured electricity systems, planning for high penetration of wind power. Effect of storage technology on planning and operation of the power system has also been analysed.
Dr ISHAN SHARAN
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This page is a summary of: Generation Expansion Planning with High Penetration of Wind Power, International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, January 2016, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1515/ijeeps-2015-0186.
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