Wind integration
Optimizing wind energy output across seven parks in Germany
Customer case
November 19, 2021
2 min read
Installation year
2021
Location
Uelzen, Germany
Technologies
7 wind parks
WTG Brands
GE, Senvion, Vensys, EnoEnergy, Nordex
Balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders was the core challenge of a 2021 project in Uelzen, Germany. Three power plant owners each aimed for the lowest possible setpoints for their individual assets, while two traders and one transmission system operator (TSO) were issuing different instructions at the same time.
On top of these competing demands, the project brought together seven wind parks equipped with turbines from five different OEMs: GE, Senvion, Vensys, EnoEnergy, and Nordex. Managing the wind energy output from such a diverse mix at a single point of connection required a unified control solution that could handle both technical and organizational complexity.
The OneView® Hybrid Control Unit was used to integrate the turbines and coordinate between the different stakeholders and needs. The result was an advanced control platform that aligned diverse requirements while optimizing the overall energy flow.
Coordination is key to optimizing the wind energy output
The solution and strategic support from Opoura delivered clear benefits for the customer:
Value-adding control
Unified control maximized the value of all available renewable resources, ensuring that power from different parks could be harnessed effectively.
Reliable operations
The master power plant controller enabled optimized power output across the site, supporting reliable interaction with the grid despite the complexity of multiple technologies.
Flexible coordination
The flexibility of the solution allowed the project to align diverse interests from diverse stakeholders while maintaining stable and efficient performance.
This case demonstrates how intelligent control can transform a fragmented setup into a well-orchestrated renewable energy operation with optimized wind energy output.
