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Wind Power Generation

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Power Electronics for Renewable and Distributed Energy Systems

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Wind power is a fast growing source of renewable energy. In this chapter, the process of conversion of the kinetic energy inherent in the wind to electrical energy is described. Numerous technologies exist and compete in order to achieve this objective, but in general, wind turbines and wind power plants (WPPs) rely on electrical machinery and power converters working together to achieve this purpose in an optimal and stable fashion. In this chapter, prevailing generator and converter types are discussed, as are some designs which may be seen in future turbines. Turbine and plant level control is also discussed.

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  1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, MS ESIF200, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CA, 80401, USA

    Mohit Singh, Eduard Muljadi & Vahan Gevorgian

  2. Univeristy of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA

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Singh, M., Muljadi, E., Gevorgian, V., Santoso, S. (2013). Wind Power Generation. In: Chakraborty, S., Simões, M., Kramer, W. (eds) Power Electronics for Renewable and Distributed Energy Systems. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5104-3_4

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