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Analysis Of Transformer Ratings In A Wind Farm Environment, John Mccarthy
Analysis Of Transformer Ratings In A Wind Farm Environment, John Mccarthy
ME in Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems
The grid connection transformer is one of the most expensive components of a wind farm development. If a transformer is under-utilised, this indicates that the initial capital outlay on the transformer was excessive. Overloading can lead to accelerated aging and increased losses. This project will investigate whether it is possible, by understanding the load profiles and stress conditions in a wind farm environment, to overload a transformer above its nameplate rating, thus reducing the capital outlay costs in developing a wind farm. The paper will investigate a specific wind farm overloading scenario and examine whether it is feasible, and financially …
Energy Storage:Maximising Irelands Wind Energy Potential, Damien Kelly
Energy Storage:Maximising Irelands Wind Energy Potential, Damien Kelly
ME in Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems
Ireland plan's to generate up to 40% of its electricity from wind generation by 2020. This thesis outlines the problems that may be faced by the electricity system and illustrates the benefits that large scale energy storage can bring to the electricity system when trying to integrate large amounts of wind energy. Energy storage is currently a topical subject in Ireland as wind penetration increases and problems such as curtailment loom. This thesis outlines the storage capacities required to sufficiently aid the integration of wind energy in Ireland and outlines the value that large scale energy storage can bring to …