Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine power system connected to an electrical grid includes collecting data relating to one or more parameters of one or more electrical components of the wind turbine power system. The method may also include performing a statistical analysis of the data relating to one or more parameters of the one or more electrical components. Further, the method includes predicting future behavior of the electrical component(s) based on the statistical analysis. Moreover, the method includes determining set points for the electrical component(s) using the predicted future behavior. In addition, the method includes operating the wind turbine power system at the determined set points for the electrical component(s) so as to optimize at least one characteristic of the electrical component(s).

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine power system connected to an electrical grid includes collecting data relating to one or more parameters of one or more electrical components of the wind turbine power system. The method may also include performing a statistical analysis of the data relating to one or more parameters of the one or more electrical components. Further, the method includes predicting future behavior of the electrical component(s) based on the statistical analysis. Moreover, the method includes determining set points for the electrical component(s) using the predicted future behavior. In addition, the method includes operating the wind turbine power system at the determined set points for the electrical component(s) so as to optimize at least one characteristic of the electrical component(s).

Abstract: A method for operating at least one energy storage device of a renewable energy facility connected to a power grid in multiple operational modes includes providing an operational threshold for the renewable energy facility. Further, the method includes comparing an operational parameter of the renewable energy facility with respect to the operational threshold. The method also includes controlling the renewable energy facility based on the comparison. As such, when the operational parameter is below the operational threshold, the controller communicates to the energy storage device(s) to increase its state of charge (SOC) in anticipation of the renewable energy facility transitioning from producing power to consuming power.

Abstract: A method for operating at least one energy storage device of a renewable energy facility connected to a power grid in multiple operational modes includes providing an operational threshold for the renewable energy facility. Further, the method includes comparing an operational parameter of the renewable energy facility with respect to the operational threshold. The method also includes controlling the renewable energy facility based on the comparison. As such, when the operational parameter is below the operational threshold, the controller communicates to the energy storage device(s) to increase its state of charge (SOC) in anticipation of the renewable energy facility transitioning from producing power to consuming power.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for use in measuring wind velocity is described that includes a body that includes at least one surface a flow path defined at least partially by the at least one surface. The sensor assembly further includes a wire extending from the at least one surface, and the wire further extends at least partially through the flow path. The sensor assembly is configured to determine wind velocity when a current is induced to the wire as air flows through the flow path.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for use in measuring wind velocity is described that includes a body that includes at least one surface a flow path defined at least partially by the at least one surface. The sensor assembly further includes a wire extending from the at least one surface, and the wire further extends at least partially through the flow path. The sensor assembly is configured to determine wind velocity when a current is induced to the wire as air flows through the flow path.