Abstract :
This paper reviews state-of-the-art progress with respect to MW wind generator-converter configurations, wind farm configurations and grid code compliance methods. Four categories of generator-converter configurations have been identified and analyzed based on component count, modularity, reliability, converter/control complexity, device voltage stress, operation voltage, and achievable power levels.
Keywords :
power convertors; power generation control; power generation reliability; power grids; wind power plants; MW wind generator-converter configurations; component count; converter-control complexity; device voltage stress; emerging technology; grid code compliance; high-power wind energy conversion systems; operation voltage; power levels; state-of-the-art technology; wind farm configurations; DC-DC power converters; Energy conversion; Energy management; Induction generators; Permanent magnet motors; Renewable energy sources; Rotors; Special issues and sections; Voltage measurement; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind farms; Wind turbines;
