Installation and Grid Effect Evaluation of Small-Power Wind Power Plant Considering Technical and Economic Criteria: A Case Study

The adverse effect of fossil energy sources on the environment is increasing every day. In order to decrease the adverse effect, expanding the use of renewable energy resources are encouraged. The increasing use of renewable energy resources in the electrical network has brought together the question of where and how to technically and economically positioned of these plant. It is a current problem that how to integrate the small-power wind power plant to the grid and how to install in the people’s living area. In this study, a small-power wind power plant which is used for self-electricity consumption is examined considering technical and economic criteria. Also, grid effect of small-power wind power plant is examined and obtained results are compared with values indicated in the current regulations