Wind energy in the United Kingdom: modelling the effect of increases in installed capacity on generation efficiency. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Anthony; Walwyn, David R.
• Is Part Of: Renewable energy focus. Volume 27(2018)
• Page Start: 44
• Page End: 58
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Solar energy -- Periodicals; 333.79405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ref.2018.08.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-0084

Abstract

Highlights: There are proposals to double or even treble the present size of the UK wind fleet. A larger wind fleet will be less efficient due to increased wind shedding. The extent of this loss in efficiency has not yet been quantified. This study uses a novel approach to determine the incremental load factor. Marginal efficiency reduces to 63% of its current level should the present size be doubled.