Optimizing energy output and layout costs for large wind farms using particle swarm optimization

Kalyan Veeramachaneni, Markus Wagner, Una May O'Reilly, Frank Neumann

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Abstract

The design of a wind farm involves several complex optimization problems. We consider the multi-objective optimization problem of maximizing the energy output under the consideration of wake effects and minimizing the cost of the turbines and land area used for the wind farm. We present an efficient particle swarm optimization algorithm that computes a set of trade-off solutions for the given task. Our algorithm can be easily integrated into the layout process for developing wind farms and gives designers new insights into the trade-off between energy output and land area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2012
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISBN (Print)9781467315098
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation 2012 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 10 Jun 201215 Jun 2012
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/6241678/proceeding (Proceedings)

Publication series

Name2012 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2012

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation 2012
Abbreviated titleIEEE CEC 2012
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period10/06/1215/06/12
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Keywords

  • Particle Swarm Optimization
  • renewable energy
  • repair strategies

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