In recent times, the grid integration of wind power generation to the standard grid has been increased significantly. The Wind Farm (WF) is to be connected to High Voltage (HV) power transmission grids through Medium Voltage (MV) distribution headlines. The poor voltage regulation at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) is the main problem commonly found Wind Farm connected. Also, WF is affected by Tower Shadow Effect due disturbance in wind flow which causes voltage fluctuations in the system.

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... mpensation techniques are used addresses the problem of poor voltage regulation at PCC and WF stability due system load changes. In this Paper, a compensation strategy based on particular custom power device i.e. Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) has been proposed. Synchronous Reference Frame control scheme is used to mitigate voltage fluctuations and to regulate the WF terminal voltage at PCC caused by pulsating WF generated power and system load changes respectively. The effectiveness of the proposed compensation approach is demonstrated using a study case. Simulation results show that there is reduction in power fluctuations at grid and voltage fluctuations at PCC. The UPQC scheme is validated to mitigate the Power Quality problems.