Abstract

This study explores the potential benefits of considering Lidar-assisted control (LAC) at the first stages of wind turbine design. The proposed methodology starts with a load analysis of several reference wind turbines to understand which design constraints can be influenced by the use of LAC. The blade and tower of each analyzed model are redesigned considering LAC-induced reductions in key driving quantities. Preliminary results suggest modest reductions in LCOE with potentially significant benefits limited to the tower. The study also discusses the requirements on LAC system purchase and O&M costs, for both onshore and offshore machines, to achieve a reduction in LCOE.

Details

Title
Lidar-assisted control in wind turbine design: Where are the potential benefits?
Author
Canet, H 1 ; Löw, S 1 ; Bottasso, CL 1 

 Wind Energy Institute, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany 
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Sep 2020
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2618560799
Copyright
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