Trends in Wind Energy Conversion System

Abstract

Wind energy for electricity production today is a competitive, mature, and virtually pollution-free technology widely used in many areas of the world. Wind energy conversion systems have become a focal point in the research of renewable energy sources. This paper deals with the recent developments in wind energy conversion systems, their classifications, choice of generators and their social, economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages, a review of the interconnection issues of distributed resources including wind power with electric power systems. This is not only due to the rapid advances in the size of wind generators but also for the improvement of energy electronics and their applicability in wind energy extraction.