Wind Integration Defined
In this study, wind energy integration is defined as "the ability of wind farms to connect to, and operate within, the New Zealand electricity supply network in a manner which is compatible with the day-to-day operation and short term security of the electricity supply system as a whole."
Wind energy integration is quantified by its penetration and its market share. Wind energy penetration is defined as the ratio of installed wind capacity in MW to peak generation in MW, expressed as a percentage value. Penetration is expressed relative to the peak demand of the country as a whole. Wind energy market share is defined as the total annual wind generation in GWh divided by total annual generation in GWh, expressed as a percentage. Market share is expressed relative to the total annual generation of the country as a whole.
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