DIgSILENT

PowerFactory

Application Example

Wind Farm

Power Curve of the Wind Farm

1 Description
The active power injection of wind turbines depends on wind speed. In this example the
wind speed is varied to analyse the behaviour of the complete wind farm. The active power
at the point of common coupling (PCC) is calculated as well as the losses inside the wind
farm grid. Additionally the according reactive power and power factor at the PCC are
displayed. The cos ϕ (P) characteristic which is implemented in the central wind farm
controller is visible in the result diagram.
To execute the wind speed sweep, open the tab “03 Start Wind Speed Sweep” of the
graphics (available if the Study Case “03 Power Curve” is active) and press the button Wind
Speed Sweep.

2 PowerFactory Project Information

Name of Project: Wind Farm
Name of Study Case: 03 Power Curve

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Wind Farm - Power Curve of the Wind

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