Sebastian Rehkopf
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
2025 Agenda Sessions
Smart Voltage Control: Enhancing Offshore Wind Farm Stability with Rapid Tap-Changing Transformers
As offshore wind energy continues to expand, maintaining grid stability becomes increasingly critical. This session explores how rapid tap-changing transformers (OLTCs) can significantly improve voltage control and system reliability in offshore wind farms. The presentation will highlight the operational benefits, technical mechanisms, and integration potential of fast-response OLTCs in dynamic offshore environments.
- Enhanced Grid Stability: How fast-acting OLTCs respond to voltage fluctuations in real time, ensuring reliable power delivery from offshore turbines.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduction in curtailment and improved system performance through precise voltage regulation.
- Technology Integration: Best practices for implementing rapid tap-changing transformers in existing and new offshore wind infrastructures.
- Support for Renewable Expansion: The role of advanced voltage control in enabling higher renewable penetration while maintaining power quality and grid compliance.
Tuesday 03 June 13:25 - 14:05 Central Stage
Advancements in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering and Automation
As offshore wind energy continues to expand, maintaining grid stability becomes increasingly critical. This session explores how rapid tap-changing transformers (OLTCs) can significantly improve voltage control and system reliability in offshore wind farms. The presentation will highlight the operational benefits, technical mechanisms, and integration potential of fast-response OLTCs in dynamic offshore environments.
- Enhanced Grid Stability: How fast-acting OLTCs respond to voltage fluctuations in real time, ensuring reliable power delivery from offshore turbines.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduction in curtailment and improved system performance through precise voltage regulation.
- Technology Integration: Best practices for implementing rapid tap-changing transformers in existing and new offshore wind infrastructures.
- Support for Renewable Expansion: The role of advanced voltage control in enabling higher renewable penetration while maintaining power quality and grid compliance.
