Wind power is a clean energy technology that uses wind energy to generate electricity. Its power generation efficiency is affected by many factors, including the following aspects:
Wind speed: Wind speed is the factor that affects wind power. One of the most important factors in power generation efficiency. The higher the wind speed, the faster the wind turbine spins and can produce more electricity. Normally, wind turbines start generating electricity when the wind speed is above 3 meters per second, and the efficiency of wind power generation is highest when the wind speed is above 10 meters per second.
Wind direction: Wind direction also affects the efficiency of wind power generation. Different wind directions will cause the wind turbine blades to be affected by different wind forces and directions, thereby affecting the efficiency of power generation.
Altitude: Altitude also affects the efficiency of wind power generation. In areas with higher altitudes, the air density is lower, and the wind force on the wind turbine blades is also smaller, which in turn affects the efficiency of power generation.
Temperature: Temperature also affects the efficiency of wind power generation. When the temperature is higher, the air density is lower, and the wind force on the wind turbine blades is also smaller, which in turn affects the efficiency of power generation.
Wind turbine design and quality: The design and quality of a wind turbine also affects its power generation efficiency. Excellent design can enable wind turbines to generate electricity efficiently at low wind speeds, and high-quality materials can extend the service life of wind turbines.
The parameters required for wind power calculation can be provided by the Xihe Energy big data platform (xihe-energy).
Since wind power generation depends on wind conditions, when there is no wind, the power grid needs to start some thermal power generating units to compensate for the lack of power generation caused by the absence of wind. However, It takes time to start a thermal power generation unit. You cannot immediately replenish the power supply when the wind power generation is shut down. Therefore, the power grid now requires wind power plants to install battery packs. When the wind suddenly decreases, the battery packs can be used to maintain power supply for a period of time. Allow other generators to start up and replace wind turbines.