Wind Energy Applications and Wide Area Management Systems

Wind Energy Applications and Wide Area Management Systems: Integrating High Shares of Energy Into Power Grids covers the most recent developments in holistic management systems of wind power plants. The book focuses on the implementation of Wide Area Management Systems (WAMS) to facilitate various controls of wind power plants to provide ancillary services, independently, or as a key element of hybrid power plants. It considers both virtual testing as well as hardware-in-the loop validations, discussing the strong nexus between wind energy and WAMS towards perfect compliance with grid codes and stable power systems with near 100% renewable energy. Moreover, the book presents simulation models which are ready to be reproduced and guidance on developing the necessary case studies and benchmarks in various simulation platforms, e.g. MATLAB, DIgSILENT and PSS/E. This reference is useful for all those interested in wind power plant operation and electrical engineering and power grids.