Collaborative Optimization Algorithm for Offshore Wind Farm Layout
In offshore wind farms,the selection of wind turbine locations and spacing impacts the efficiency of electricity generation,while the layout of inter-turbine cable networks affects the wind farm's grid planning.These factors are interconnected and mutually restrictive.Research into the relationships among key components in offshore wind farms involves analyzing and quantifying the effect of wind turbine wake on generation efficiency and the impact of cable network topology on total costs.Approaching from a full lifecycle perspective and aiming to minimize the cost per unit of electricity for offshore wind farms,a collaborative optimization model for wind turbine siting and cable network topology is developed.Case studies show that this collaborative optimization model outperforms traditional independent optimization approaches in reducing the cost of electricity,offering valuable guidance for the future large-scale deployment of offshore wind farms in China.