Electricity generators are required to comply with the stringent requirements of the network codes respective to each country of operation. These codes, also known as grid codes, specify the technical conditions and processes required for a generator’s compliance with all aspects of planning, connection and operation.

The essential requirement of grid codes is to ensure wind power plants behave in a similar way to conventional power plants and provide the necessary grid support functions.

Modern control systems and new technologies have to support the challenges associated with grid integration and the contrasting variables in operating parameters required for grid-code compliance worldwide.