Partial repowering analysis of wind farm to mitigate wake loss

Wake loss is a serious issue that lowers wind turbine systems’ overall energy production and efficiency. The purpose of this research is to look into the possible benefits of modifying the hub height of wind turbines to reduce wake loss within wind farms. It is hypothesised that by optimising the hub height, the wake effects can be reduced, resulting in enhanced energy generation and improved performance. To determine how hub height differences affect wake loss, simulations and analyses were performed. The results show that adjusting the hub height has the potential to significantly reduce wake loss. These findings are useful for wind farm designers and operators who want to improve turbine performance and maximise electricity production.