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Modeling Power Curve of Wind Turbine Using Support Vector Regression with Dynamic Analysis
by Ahmed M. Agwa and Mamdouh I. Elamy
Wind 2025, 5(3), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind5030020 - 20 Aug 2025
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Recordings of wind velocity and associated wind turbine (WT) power possess noise, owing to inaccurate sensor measurements, atmosphere conditions, working stops, and flaws. The measurements still contain noise even after purification, so the fit curve of the wind turbine power might be different [...] Read more.
Recordings of wind velocity and associated wind turbine (WT) power possess noise, owing to inaccurate sensor measurements, atmosphere conditions, working stops, and flaws. The measurements still contain noise even after purification, so the fit curve of the wind turbine power might be different from the datasheet. The model of wind turbine power (MWTP) is significant, owing to its utilization for predicting and managing the wind energy. There are two types of MWTP, namely the parametric and the non-parametric types. Parameter identification of the parametric MWTP can be treated as a high nonlinear optimization problem. The fitness function is to minimize the root average squared errors (RASEs) between the calculated and measured wind powers while subject to a set of parameter constraints. The non-parametric MWTP is identified through training through machine learning. In this article, machine learning, namely the support vector regression (SVR), is innovatively applied for the identification of the non-parametric MWTP. Additionally, the dynamic force and the eigen parameters of WTs at different wind velocities are studied theoretically. The theoretical model for analyzing the natural frequencies of WT is validated using two techniques, namely the finite element method and the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. The simulations are executed using MATLAB. The SVR is assessed via the comparison of its results with those of three parametric MWTP, viz. the 5-, 6-parameter logistic functions, and the modified hyperbolic tangent. It can be affirmed that the SVR execution is excellent and can produce the non-parametric MWTP with a RASE less than other algorithms by 0.4% to 93.8%, with a small computation cost. Full article
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Review
Increased Velocity (INVELOX) Wind Delivery System: A Review of Performance Enhancement Advances
by Anesu Godfrey Chitura, Patrick Mukumba and Ngwarai Shambira
Wind 2025, 5(3), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind5030019 - 4 Aug 2025
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Residential areas are characterized by closely packed buildings which disturb wind flow resulting in low wind speeds (below 2 m/s) with a high turbulence intensity (above 20%). In order to interface between off-the-shelf wind turbines and low-quality wind, the Increased velocity (INVELOX) wind [...] Read more.
Residential areas are characterized by closely packed buildings which disturb wind flow resulting in low wind speeds (below 2 m/s) with a high turbulence intensity (above 20%). In order to interface between off-the-shelf wind turbines and low-quality wind, the Increased velocity (INVELOX) wind delivery system is an attractive wind augmentation option for such regions. The INVELOX setup can harness more energy than conventional bare wind turbines under the same incident wind conditions. However, these systems also have drawbacks and challenges that they face in their operation, which amplify the need to review, understand, and expose gaps and flaws in pursuit of increased power production in low wind quality environments. This paper seeks to review and simplify the advances done by various scholars towards improving the INVELOX delivery system. It provides the mathematical foundation on which these advances are rooted and gives an understanding of how the improvements better the geometric properties of INVELOX. The article concludes by proposing future research directions. Full article
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Review
Review of Artificial Intelligence-Based Design Optimization of Wind Power Systems
by Zhihong Jiang, Han Li, Hao Yang, Han Wu, Wenzhou Liu and Zhe Chen
Wind 2025, 5(3), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind5030018 - 11 Jul 2025
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This paper reviews the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design optimization of wind power systems, mainly including (1) wind farm layout optimization; (2) wind turbine design optimization; and (3) wind farm electrical system design optimization. Firstly, this paper introduces the general [...] Read more.
This paper reviews the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design optimization of wind power systems, mainly including (1) wind farm layout optimization; (2) wind turbine design optimization; and (3) wind farm electrical system design optimization. Firstly, this paper introduces the general considerations in the optimal design of wind power systems and the AI methods commonly used for the optimal design of wind power systems. Then the applications of AI in the optimal design of wind farms are reviewed in detail. Finally, further research directions of using AI methods in the optimal design of wind power systems are recommended. Full article
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Wind Estimation Methods for Nearshore Wind Resource Assessment Using High-Resolution WRF and Coastal Onshore Measurements
by Taro Maruo and Teruo Ohsawa
Wind 2025, 5(3), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind5030017 - 7 Jul 2025
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Accurate wind resource assessment is essential for offshore wind energy development, particularly in nearshore sites where atmospheric stability and internal boundary layers significantly influence the horizontal wind distribution. In this study, we investigated wind estimation methods using a high-resolution, 100 m grid Weather [...] Read more.
Accurate wind resource assessment is essential for offshore wind energy development, particularly in nearshore sites where atmospheric stability and internal boundary layers significantly influence the horizontal wind distribution. In this study, we investigated wind estimation methods using a high-resolution, 100 m grid Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and coastal onshore wind measurement data. Five estimation methods were evaluated, including a control WRF simulation without on-site measurement data (CTRL), observation nudging (NDG), two offline methods—temporal correction (TC) and the directional extrapolation method (DE)—and direct application of onshore measurement data (DA). Wind speed and direction data from four nearshore sites in Japan were used for validation. The results indicated that TC provided the most accurate wind speed estimate results with minimal bias and relatively high reproducibility of temporal variations. NDG exhibited a smaller standard deviation of bias and a slightly higher correlation with the measured time series than CTRL. DE could not reproduce temporal variations in the horizontal wind speed differences between points. These findings suggest that TC is the most effective method for assessing nearshore wind resources and is thus recommended for practical use. Full article
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Review
The Potential of Utility-Scale Hybrid Wind–Solar PV Power Plant Deployment: From the Data to the Results
by Luis Arribas, Javier Domínguez, Michael Borsato, Ana M. Martín, Jorge Navarro, Elena García Bustamante, Luis F. Zarzalejo and Ignacio Cruz
Wind 2025, 5(3), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind5030016 - 7 Jul 2025
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The deployment of utility-scale hybrid wind–solar PV power plants is gaining global attention due to their enhanced performance in power systems with high renewable energy penetration. To assess their potential, accurate estimations must be derived from the available data, addressing key challenges such [...] Read more.
The deployment of utility-scale hybrid wind–solar PV power plants is gaining global attention due to their enhanced performance in power systems with high renewable energy penetration. To assess their potential, accurate estimations must be derived from the available data, addressing key challenges such as (1) the spatial and temporal resolution requirements, particularly for renewable resource characterization; (2) energy balances aligned with various business models; (3) regulatory constraints (environmental, technical, etc.); and (4) the cost dependencies of the different components and system characteristics. When conducting such analyses at the regional or national scale, a trade-off must be achieved to balance accuracy with computational efficiency. This study reviews existing experiences in hybrid plant deployment, with a focus on Spain, identifying the lack of national-scale product cost models for HPPs as the main gap and establishing a replicable methodology for hybrid plant mapping. A simplified example is shown using this methodology for a country-level analysis. Full article
(This article belongs to the Topic Solar and Wind Power and Energy Forecasting, 2nd Edition)
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