Small wind power helps to ensure the UPS of wind farms
Wind turbines are subject to strict regulations in the EU to ensure their safe operation even during power outages. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is the central element for reliable operation. Its main function is to protect critical systems during power outages and to ensure smooth turbine operation in the event of grid faults. The UPS takes over the supply of power to the control and monitoring system at times when the power grid becomes unstable or fails completely.
Wind farm operators are legally obliged, for example, to guarantee the continuous functioning of aircraft warning lighting to prevent collisions with aircraft.
Autonomy through small wind turbines
To increase the efficiency and autonomy of such UPS systems, small wind turbines installed in the vicinity of large wind farms are ideal for a decentralized power supply. A system combination of small wind turbines, solar panels and battery storage units can generate the required electricity on site to support the UPS independently of the grid. On windless days, the solar modules generate additional energy. Both systems charge the battery storage units, which act as the backbone of the uninterruptible power supply and guarantee a continuous energy supply.
Advantages of the combination of small wind turbines, solar panels and battery storage systems
Even during prolonged power outages, the batteries are continuously charged, which means that the large wind turbines can continue to be monitored and controlled in an emergency. These solutions also minimize dependence on the power grid, which is particularly beneficial in remote or weather-prone areas. Such hybrid systems maximize energy efficiency and make wind farms more resilient to external failures.
A well-designed UPS solution in combination with small wind turbines, photovoltaics and battery storage ensures a reliable, independent and sustainable power supply that not only secures the operation of wind turbines, but also increases their economic profitability.
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