Wind power plant substation and collector system redundancy, reliability, and economics

E. H. Camm, M. R. Behnke, O. Bolado, M. Bollen, M. Bradt, C. Brooks, W. Dilling, M. Edds, W. J. Hejdak, D. Houseman, S. Klein, F. Li, J. Li, P. Maibach, T. Nicolai, J. Patiño, S. V. Pasupulati, N. Samaan, S. Saylors, T. SiebertT. Smith, M. Starke, R. Walling

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Abstract

This paper presents basic guidelines on design considerations for wind power plant substation and collector system based on redundancy, reliability, and economics. Design considerations, although similar to utility substation and underground or overhead distribution systems, often include aspects not normally considered for those systems. This paper will highlight design considerations unique to wind power plant design comparing economic and reliability benefits among available design options. Power loss analysis in a typical wind power plant is explained. Finally, an overall economic analysis to be considered when designing a new wind power plant is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PES '09
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PES '09 - Calgary, AB, Canada
Duration: Jul 26 2009Jul 30 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PES '09

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PES '09
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityCalgary, AB
Period07/26/0907/30/09

Keywords

  • Collector
  • Economics
  • Losses
  • Reliability
  • Substation
  • Wind power plant
  • Wind turbine generator

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