Grid interaction and integration of large-scale offshore wind turbines

Offshore renewable energy research and testing

Industrial conglomerate

A system designed to examine the interaction between large-scale wind turbines and energy distribution networks, helping understand how offshore wind systems can be incorporated into existing power grids.

Large-scale wind turbines installed in the Baltic Sea to harness wind energy for electricity generation. The project will use approximately 200 turbines.

Europe

United Kingdom

Development of a grid emulation system to examine the interaction between large-scale wind turbines and energy distribution networks, aimed at understanding how offshore wind systems can be incorporated into existing power grids.

Testing of GE's new 12 megawatt offshore wind turbine at ORE Catapult's facility. The turbine is claimed to be the most powerful of its kind and capable of operating anywhere in the world.

A new offshore wind turbine with 12 MW capacity claimed to be the most powerful of its kind. GE suggests it will be able to operate anywhere in the world.