Wind Energy · 2005 · 174 citations · 11 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringOffshore EngineeringPower ElectronicsRenewable Energy SystemsDc-dc ConvertersDistributed Energy ResourcesOffshore Wind EnergyPower Electronics For Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy Power ConversionWind Energy SystemsConvertersGeneratorsHigh-voltage Power SystemsHvdc TransmissionOffshore Wind Power IntegrationPower System ModelingVoltage ControlWind Farm Electrical Systems
Abstract This article describes the use of high‐voltage DC (HVDC) transmission systems for connection of large offshore wind farms using doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs) to the main grid. HVDC systems based on voltage source converters (VSC transmission) and on line‐commutated converters (LCC HVDC) are discussed. The article describes proposed system configurations, operating principles and controls for the two technologies. PSCAD/EMTDC simulations are presented to demonstrate the robust performance of the proposed systems during variation of generation and onshore AC fault conditions. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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