A Single-Criteria Optimization of Wind Farms Construction Sites

The research considers the problem of wind farms construction places optimization, due to increasing development of wind energy in Russian energy system. To solve this problem, the indicators characterizing operating modes of wind farms in the energy system have been studied. Based on them, an algorithm has been developed for a single-criteria optimization of wind farms construction places. A test model has been developed for numerical calculations, which provides for the construction six wind farms, as well as idealized models of daily wind flow. The numerical model showed that the choice of target optimization function affects the performance of the optimal wind farm system. In accordance with the obtained results, it was found that the target optimization functions according to the criteria of minimum ramp and amplitude of power change present the best combination of all optimization indicators of optimal wind farm system. With a slight decrease in economic efficiency, there is a significant improvement in the remaining indicators of optimal wind farm system: total ramp rate decreases by 45%, total amplitude of power change decreases by 20% and the base capacity of wind farms increases by 15%.