Wind energy systems have been emerging as a highly significant solution to the problem of
limited traditional energy sources. In this paper, control methodologies adapted to wind …

This paper presents a hardware implementation upon a Field Programmable Gate Array
(FPGA) of improved Vector Control Strategies (VCSs) based on a Fuzzy Logic System (FLS) …

An ac/dc/ac power converter is an important device used to extract power from variable
speed permanent magnet wind generators and feed it into the grid. This paper describes …

The interest towards renewable energy has been enhanced due to zero pollutant emission.
Considering the present scenario, wind as a renewable source of energy is highly …

This paper deals with the voltage control problem in grid-connected electric distribution
networks with Distributed Generators (DGs). The proposed solution adopts a decentralized …

Abstract The presence of Distributed Generators (DGs) in distribution networks may cause
voltage fluctuations due to the reverse power flow. To solve this problem the present paper …

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Nonlinear characteristics of wind turbines and electric generators necessitate complicated
and nonlinear control of grid connected Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). This …

This chapter presents an overview of advanced control strategies for wind turbine systems. It
starts with important historical evolutions regarding wind energy that lead to the introduction …

Wind turbines require continuous monitoring and control in order to maintain the power
output as the wind speed varies. Traditional control techniques using conventional …