Wind and solar integration
Enabling hybrid wind and solar integration in Germany
Customer case
October 10, 2018
2 min read
Installation year
2018
Location
Germany
Technology
4 wind parks + 2 Solar PV parks
Bringing together five wind parks and two solar PV parks is no walk in the park. In 2018, this was still a relatively new step for the industry – combining solar and wind into one coordinated plant. A project in Germany set out to do just that, aiming to make better use of grid capacity and strengthen renewable power supply.
The ambition was clear, but the path wasn’t simple. Wind and solar integration at a shared point of common coupling required careful coordination. At the same time, the mix of different communication protocols added another layer of technical complexity.
The OneView® Hybrid Control Unit became the key to unlocking this integration. By unifying control across all assets, the system ensured stable operations while giving the operator flexibility to align output with grid and market demands.
Same, same – but different: Wind and solar integration
Centralized control
The project achieved unified control across all assets, which allowed for better utilization of the available grid capacity and ensured smoother wind and solar integration.
Flexible operations
The customer gained increased curtailment options, providing operators with greater flexibility to respond to grid demands and maintain stable operation under changing conditions.
Enabling prioritization
Flexible prioritization tools were introduced, enabling the project to adjust production strategies in line with operational goals and market conditions.
This project demonstrates how intelligent control can transform complexity into an opportunity for efficiency and growth, and highlights the clear value of integrating wind and solar.
