Multiple generator sets connected in series with wind turbines

Can multiphase generators meet emerging requirements of wind power generation?

The multiphase generators could meet emerging requirements of the modern wind power generation. Different types of the multiphase converter topologies in wind power conversion are presented. Various kinds of modeling and control methods of the multiphase wind power generation are reviewed.

Are multi-MW wind turbine generators and power converters available?

New developments in generators and power converters for multi-MW wind turbines are needed, as the trend toward upscaling the dimensions of wind turbines is expected to continue. Therefore, this paper provides a detailed review of commercially available and recently proposed multi-MW wind turbine generators and power converters.

What is a multi-megawatt wind turbine?

Multi-megawatt wind turbines are frequently used in offshore and onshore facilities, and today is possible to find wind turbines rated over 15 MW. New developments in generators and power converters for multi-MW wind turbines are needed, as the trend toward upscaling the dimensions of wind turbines is expected to continue.

Which power converter is best for a wind turbine?

Wind turbine downtime highly relies on generator and power converter failure [ 125 ]. Therefore, power converters with modular structures are preferred [ 126 ]. Reliability and grid code compliance performance are best in modular multilevel converters.

What is a multi-channel wind turbine generator?

The multi-channel generator is used in commercial solutions, for instance, the Gamesa 10x WECSs of 4.5 MW and 5 MW. 3.7. Comparison of Multi-MW WECS Table 1 shows the pros and cons of different wind turbine generators. Several researchers have compared various types of wind turbine generators [ 40, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 ].

What are the different power converter topologies applied to permanent magnet generators?

Different power converter topologies applied to permanent magnet generators, Induction Generators (IGs), Synchronous Generators (SGs), and DFIGs with control schemes are discussed in [ 11, 13 ].