Wind Power Systems Distribution and Optimization in Mainland China

Abstract

With the fast development and technology evolution, the energy consumption in China has gradually increased, and energy depletion has become a main concern. In recent years, with the promulgation of new energy policies, wind power plant, as a clean energy source, has gradually attracted people’s attention, and wind power generation technology has been progressed and developed. This paper will assess and summarize the wind capacities and results of this operation through observation and comparison of the outcome in different areas. Factors for the distribution of systems are analyzed, providing an explanation for the current state of capacity distributions in the provinces. Comparing the installed wind power systems in east and west China, east China was perceived to have a larger capacity. Further investigation into the reasoning has led to the high wind curtailment rate in different areas of China. Possible reasons were provided, and solutions were given. Wind curtailment and even energy distribution will also be discussed, as well as suggestions for future technology development and power generation planning.