Article | REF: BE8585 V2

Grid connected wind plants

Authors: Denis LEFEBVRE, Jean-Marc NOËL

Publication date: January 10, 2017

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6. Integrating wind-generated electricity into the grid

6.1 Connection to the public network

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6.1.1 Impact of wind generation on the grid

Wind farms are connected to the distribution grid at HV (< 36 kV) up to 12 MW, with a possible exemption up to 17 MW, or to the transmission grid at HVB (> 63 kV) for higher power ratings.

Injecting wind power into an existing grid affects its operation in the following ways:

  • changes in the power transmitted through lines and transformers;

  • ...
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