IEA Wind Task 44 - Wind Farm Flow Control

The purpose of the IEA Wind Task 44 is to coordinate international research in the field of wind farm flow control. Technology to be considered within this Task will cover a broad range but will focus on the control algorithms and technologies, and how they translate into real-world performance gains. The proposed scope is to gather ongoing research results as well as state-of-the-art in industrial practices, create an overview of control technologies and algorithms and explore how uncertainties affect the performance and potential for adoption of wind farm flow control. The result is guidance for the wind industry and researchers on the current control algorithms, requirements, impediments to adoption, future directions and expected benefits of wind farm flow control.