Active power control testing at the U.S. National Wind Technology Center
By: Erik Ela
Contributors: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.); United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information; Wind Power Workshop (2011 : Boulder, Colo.)
Series: NREL/PR -- 5500-49785; NREL/PR -- 5500-49785.
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Golden, Colo.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 23
Subjects: Wind power; Wind turbines; Electricity; Testing; Wind power plants; Power Systems; National Wind Technology Center (U.S.)
Description: In order to keep the electricity grid stable and the lights on, the power system relies on certain responses from its generating fleet. This presentation evaluates the potential for wind turbines and wind power plants to provide these services and assist the grid during critical times.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed on June 8, 2011).

"Presented at the Wind Power Workshop, 27 January 2011, Boulder, Colorado."

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