A Systematic Review on Selected Applications and Approaches of Wind Energy Forecasting and Integration

Engineers are facing challenges related to secure and steady operation of power system by virtue of the fact that wind power is variable due to its intermittent and unpredictable behaviour. In the present paper, the focus has been laid down on the latest and ongoing advancements in the arena of wind-energy forecasting methods. It is seen that there are various forecasting techniques recommended and implemented to predict the level of fluctuations of the wind. To estimate the wind energy and wind speed numerous measures have been evolved and implemented by the researchers. The literature exhibits that a lot of research is under way, in operation, accompanying, and proceeding to estimate wind-speed and power incorporating intelligent, biologically and naturally inspired computing techniques, and mathematically developed models to minimize the forecasting error. This review paper also explores the techniques utilized for integration of wind power and its economic influences on the present power systems and various techniques and guidelines for balancing the electricity power market. Various models for validation and simulation of electricity power-market to integrate wind production are also highlighted. The paper intents to be beneficial for the researchers and engineers particularly those who are working in this particular field. © 2021, The Institution of Engineers (India).