Grid integration impacts of type 5 (hydrostatic transmission-based) wind turbines for the Irish power system
Investigation of next-generation wind turbines to improve the Irish renewable energy landscape
Project Insights
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€248,693
Total Project Costs -
2 yr
Project Duration -
2023
Year Funded
Project Description
The feasibility of different turbines are investigated as a robust and economic solution towards achieving Ireland's ambition of 100% renewable energy. Type 5 turbines replace the converter and gearbox of Type 3 and 4 wind turbines with a mechanical "hydraulic fluid" transmission, which connects the aerodynamic rotor to a directly grid-connected synchronous turbine.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €248,693
Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Year Funded: 2023
Lead Organisation: University College Dublin
Partner Organisation(s): University College Dublin
Collaborators: Eirgrid Group, National Renewable Energy Energy Laboratory (NREL)
