The wind potential in a mountainous area of northern Greece close to an intensively exploited agricultural
area has been studied via an experimental study aiming at identifying the wind farm (WF)
development potentials of the area based on wind energy penetration/integration criteria. The first
priority of the independent power producer (IPP) is to sell the generated electricity into the grid.
However, the energy needs of the agricultural area are to be met using the non absorbed wind power.
The study is a qualitative approach and examines ways for the load shed of a wind farm to be used for
agricultural purposes and meet the demand and at the same time “offer” to the grid a less fluctuating
electricity production signal. Based on the integration and wind resource analyses results, the final wind
farm optimized layout can be decided.