Wind power in Swedish conditions -
optimization of loads and production
The project aims at quantifying differences in power production and fatigue loads for wind turbines placed in the Baltic sea and in forested, topographically-complex areas compared to turbines placed offshore and in flat terrain.
Details
- Period: 2019-01-01 – 2024-06-30
- Budget: 7,300,000 SEK
- Funder: Swedish Energy Agency
- Type of funding: Project founding
Description
The project aims at quantifying differences in power production and fatigue loads for wind turbines placed in the Baltic sea and in forested, topographically-complex areas compared to turbines placed offshore and in flat terrain. Based on these results, suggestions will be provided on how to optimally site and operate turbines in these conditions. In order to be able to perform these calculations, a new rotor model is required which can take into account the deformations of the blades due to the increased wind shear, turbulence and other transient features of the wind flow that characterize such regions. The results will contribute to the development and optimal operation of wind energy projects in these areas as well as to the long term objectives of a sustainable development of wind power in Swedish conditions. The project ended in June 2024.