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A robust active power control algorithm to maximize wind farm power tracking margins in waked conditions
Simone Tamaro
Wind Energy Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching b. München, Germany
Filippo Campagnolo
Wind Energy Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching b. München, Germany
Wind Energy Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching b. München, Germany
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We proposed a new method for active power control that uniquely combines induction control with wake steering to maximize power tracking margins. Our methodology results in significantly improved robustness against wind fluctuations and fatigue loading when compared to the state of the art.
We proposed a new method for active power control that uniquely combines induction control with...
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