Science· 2019Q1
Grand challenges in the science of wind energy
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- Q1SCImago
- 2019year
Short summary
Wind energy, now mainstream, requires innovation to meet global clean energy demand, focusing on three key challenges: understanding atmospheric flow physics, engineering large rotating machines, and optimizing wind plant fleets for grid integration.
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Key points
- Wind energy is a mainstream resource but needs continued innovation for global clean energy demand.
- Challenge 1: Deeper understanding of atmospheric flow physics in the plant operation zone.
- Challenge 2: Advancing the science and engineering of large, dynamic, rotating wind turbine machines.
- Challenge 3: Optimizing and controlling fleets of wind plants to work synergistically within the electricity grid.
- Addressing these challenges could enable wind power to supply up to 50% or more of global electricity.
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Abstract
Harvested by advanced technical systems honed over decades of research and development, wind energy has become a mainstream energy resource. However, continued innovation is needed to realize the potential of wind to serve the global demand for clean energy. Here, we outline three interdependent, cross-disciplinary grand challenges underpinning this research endeavor. The first is the need for a deeper understanding of the physics of atmospheric flow in the critical zone of plant operation. The second involves science and engineering of the largest dynamic, rotating machines in the world. The third encompasses optimization and control of fleets of wind plants working synergistically within the electricity grid. Addressing these challenges could enable wind power to provide as much as half of our global electricity needs and perhaps beyond.
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