The Socioeconomic Environment in Wind Turbine Generator System Integration

The renewable energy generation initiatives contain a low-cost viable option for the electric consumer worldwide. The efficient methodologies of wind, solar, ocean current, and geothermal power generation are attractive alternatives to fossil fuels. Based on the current condition of the infrastructure, most of the proposed wind energy projects require transmission line upgrades. In some regional impact studies, the existing transmission system may have sufficient capability to handle the power from the planned renewable generating sources. Nevertheless, integrating large amounts of wind power (even small amounts in some areas) will require some form of infrastructure upgrades.