Review of contribution to frequency control through variable speed wind turbine

The increasing wind penetration in today's power grids has led to growing interest in the frequency control capabilities of wind generation. Several publications have proposed a variety of methods both on the levels of a single turbine and of a wind farm. This paper focuses on the role of wind generation in a system's primary frequency control. Wind turbine control methods that enable frequency support and control are presented. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed. Crown Copyright (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.