Wind integration
Flexible power management through battery and wind integration in Germany
Customer case
November 05, 2014
2 min read
Installation year
2014
Location
Germany
Technologies
Wind and battery
In 2014, a pioneering project in Germany combined two wind parks with battery storage and a capacitor bank. The goal was to create a more flexible, reliable source of renewable power. But bringing different technologies together at a single point of common coupling presented significant challenges – wind integration with BESS is not as easy as it might sound.
The project had to integrate both wind and storage while managing a mix of communication protocols, each requiring precise coordination. Ensuring stable operation under these conditions demanded a robust and adaptable control solution.
To address this, we implemented the OneView® Hybrid Control Unit. The platform enabled smooth interaction between the wind parks, storage systems, and grid interface, creating a unified system for flexible power management.
Experience in wind integration with BESS is key
Increased flexibility
The plant gained increased flexibility through battery energy storage integration and control.
Optimized curtailment
Fewer periods of curtailment allowed for better utilization of available energy.
Improved performance
Flexible power management helped mitigate the risks of both negative and high energy prices.
This project highlights how advanced hybrid control can unlock new value by seamlessly connecting wind power with storage.
