MS#04.1 Value-centred design and operation of wind turbines and farms

M. KÜHN¹, C.L. BOTTASSO², D. VON TERZI³, L. PAO⁴
¹ ForWind - University of Oldenburg|² TU Munich|³ TU Delft|⁴ University of Colorado Boulder

Turbine technology and Control

In addition to the maximisation of energy yield and Levelized Cost of Energy, drivers for the design and operation of wind plants that apply a broader concept of “value” are emerging. For example, there is value in providing services and seamless integration in the overall energy system. Accommodating space limitations, environmental constraints, public acceptance or other societal concerns, both onshore and soon offshore, can generate specific value. Considerations of the supply chain, employment, circularity, repowering, and lifetime extension are - among others - additional issues, leading to other flavours of the term “value”.

In research on wind farm operation, a transition towards adaptive control strategies can be observed. A flexible response to market conditions and operator demands is needed while achieving the best long-term value and usage. In addition, the maximum long-term benefit for the environment and society is desired. Adaptive wind turbines and wind farm controllers require contributions from different research on measures for long-term value for the environment and society, forecasts of wind and market conditions.

The sessions of the mini-symposium will explore how the design and operation of future wind turbines and plants will have to adjust to such complex, dynamically changing requirements.