How does wind power work in Portugal?

In Portugal, the grid must take wind generation. The main intermediary is Electricidade de Portugal Serviço Universal, or EDP SU. The trading agent buys electricity from the wind power producers and other renewable electricity generators, and, in return, pays these renewable power producers the feed-in tariff value.

What is wind energy integration?

INDEX TERMS Offshore wind power, inverter-based resources, grid-forming inverter, inverter ancillary service, power quality, stability analysis. Wind energy integration plays a vital role in achieving the net-zero emissions goals.

Does Portugal have a new grid code?

Like Spain, Portugal also began developing a new grid code based on the European regulation EU 2016/631. In particular, Portugal launched an ordinance, ‘Portaria n.o 73/2020’, in March 2020 .

What are the implications of wind energy exports in Portugal?

Portuguese policy makers should be aware of the potential implications of electricity exports at moments of high wind resource, as the price paid for wind generation (i.e. the wind feed-in tariff) is higher than the price received from electricity exports, incurring a net cost for Portugal. A better understanding of those consequences is warranted.

What is a wind energy conversion system?

A WECS (Wind Energy Conversion System) is a structure that transforms the kinetic energy of the incoming air stream into electrical energy. This conversion takes place in two steps, as follows. The extraction device, named wind turbine rotor turns under the wind stream action, thus harvesting a mechanical power.

Why are offshore wind turbines switching to full-scale power conversion?

Recently installed offshore wind turbines have switched to full-scale power conversion (Type 4) for their enhanced grid fault ride-through capability, and this develop-ment is also driven by the cost reduction of power electronics.