Translation of foreign literature on wind turbine generators

Which wind energy technologies are used in the future?

This paper reviews the wind energy technologies used, mainly focusing on the types of turbines used and their future scope. Further, the paper briefly discusses certain future wind generation technologies, namely airborne, offshore, smart rotors, multi-rotors, and other small wind turbine technologies.

How does a wind turbine convert kinetic energy to electrical energy?

A wind turbine converts the captured kinetic energy in the wind to electrical energy by means of a generator. Generators with more reliable, efficient, and compact designs should be used in wind turbines to maximize the wind power capture and produce a higher quality output power.

What are wind turbine generator technologies?

This chapter presents an overview of wind turbine generator technologies and compares their advantages and drawbacks used for wind energy utilization. Traditionally, DC machines, synchronous machines and squirrel-cage induction machines have been used for small scale power generation.

How do I choose the best wind turbine generator designs?

To determine the appropriate generator designs for onshore and offshore wind turbines, different types of wind turbine generators that have been studied in the literature are discussed in this paper, with the criteria based on the speed range, cost, weight, size, and power quality at the grid connection.

What is a comparative study based analysis of wind power generation?

Comparative study-based analysis of various technologies of wind power generation, limitations, and future scope of wind energy. The study aims to make the researcher aware of the latest technologies in use and among them which will be more reliable as an energy source and their application.

Can a multirotor wind turbine be used for power generation?

Majorly, a multirotor wind turbine will prove to be an asset for power generation due to land limitations in several regions; alternatives in offshore wind farms are becoming popular. It also creates less turbulence, and the wind is restored faster, which implies larger power output. Many countries are already using this technology.