Wind temperature standard for generators in thermal power plants

Which type of generator is suitable for wind power application?

Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Direct-drive generators are an attractive candidate for wind power application since they do not need a gearbox, thus increasing operational reliability and reducing power losses.

What temperature should a wind turbine operate at?

During the meeting, CTUIL representatives explained that the IEC 61400-1 standard, which applies to wind turbines, sets the normal operating temperature range between -10°C and +40°C, with an extreme range of -20°C to +50°C. They discussed whether the reduced efficiency of turbines at 40°C should be considered when determining grid connectivity.

Should wind turbine generators be considered when determining grid connectivity?

The Ministry of Power has instructed that Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) that operate at full capacity up to 40°C, without losing efficiency, in line with the IEC 61400-1 standard, should be considered when determining the extent of grid connectivity.

How much power does a wind turbine use?

At the core of the wind turbine is the electrical generator, usually associated with power electronics. The generator's power rating can range from a few kW [ 8, 9] (supplying a single household, sometimes in conjunction with solar or batteries or backed up by the grid) to tens of megawatts supplying tens of thousands of homes.