A graphic form with emergent properties for monitoring renewable generation stations

Electric transmission grid reliability and resilience are challenged by increased use of intermittent renewable generation. This paper describes a straightforward, short-term approach to support grid operators monitoring fleets of renewable generators: designing displays using emergent visual features to communicate functional properties. An example wind generator graphic form and integrated meteorology display page are described. This graphic design distinguishes four practically significant functional operating modes of most wind turbines using a compact, familiar barchart format that can be implemented in almost any control system.