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Offshore Wind Farm Optimization: Layout Design and Wake Effect Modeling

Kwame Asante, Abena Mensah

In: Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies

This chapter addresses the optimization of offshore wind farm layouts to maximize annual energy production while minimizing wake losses. We formulate the layout problem as a mixed-integer nonlinear program and solve it using a hybrid genetic algorithm combined with computational fluid dynamics wake modeling. Results for North Sea case studies demonstrate 12-18% improvement over baseline designs.

Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies

Solar, Wind, Hydrogen, and Smart Grid Integration

Eds. Fatima Al-Hassan, Kwame Asante

This edited book covers the most critical renewable energy technologies and their integration into modern power grids. Topics include photovoltaic systems, offshore wind farms, hydrogen fuel cells, energy storage solutions, smart grid management, and policy frameworks for energy transition in developing and developed economies.

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