Title :
Wind and Ocean Power Generators
Author :
Bray, J.W. ; Fair, Ruben ; Haran, K.
Author_Institution :
GE Global Res., Niskayuna, NY, USA
Abstract :
We give an overview of wind and ocean power generation methods. Wind generation is now an established large global business while ocean generation is still in the prototype stage of development. The most important parameter for commercial acceptance of these technologies is the levelized cost of electricity produced by them. We discuss areas necessary for further cost improvement of wind generation. We further discuss the types of electrical generators used in these applications.
Keywords :
electric generators; power generation economics; tidal power stations; wind power plants; cost improvement; electrical generators; electricity cost; global business; ocean power generators; wind power generators; Blades; Generators; Oceans; Poles and towers; Wind; Wind power generation; Wind turbines; Ocean thermal power generation; tidal power generation; wave power generation; wind power;
Journal_Title :
Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TASC.2013.2282698