A Planning Methodology for the Analysis and Design of Wind-Power Systems
Abstract
A computer model is developed which evaluates the economics of offshore wind-power systems and simulates the behavior of alternate designs. Wind-powered generators either satisfy consumer demand directly or produce hydrogen by the electrolysis of water. The hydrogen can be later transformed back into electricity by fuel cells. Using the characteristics of the system components as input parameters, the model simulates system performance over time using historical or computer generated wind-speed and demand data. Various statistics associated with the energy produced and costs are used to evaluate and compare alternative systems.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Power Systems and Technologies
Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
Renewable energy and sustainable power systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
- Pages
- 281–287
- Publication date
- 16 July 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Thesis