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Wind Energy Systems for Electric Power Generation

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  • © 2008

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Authors:
  1. Manfred Stiebler

    1. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Inst. of Energy and Automation Technology, Technical University of Berlin, Germany

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  • Explores all electrical aspects wind energy systems, including both grid-connected and island systems

Part of the book series: Green Energy and Technology (GREEN)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
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  2. Role of Wind as a Renewable Energy

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 1-9

  3. Wind Turbines

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 11-27

  4. Generators

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 29-53

  5. Electrical Equipment

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 55-79

  6. Wind Energy Systems

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 81-113

  7. Performance and Operation Management

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 115-145

  8. Grid Integration and Power Quality

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 147-170

  9. Future of Wind Energy

    • Manfred Stiebler
    Pages 171-178

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 185-193
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Among renewable sources wind power systems have developed to prominent s- pliers of electrical energy. Since the 1980s they have seen an exponential increase, both in unit power ratings and overall capacity. While most of the systems are found on dry land, preferably in coastal regions, off-shore wind parks are expected to add signi?cantly to wind energy conversion in the future. The theory of modern wind turbines has not been established before the 20th century. Currently wind turbines with three blades and horizontal shaft prevail. The drivenelectricgeneratorsareoftheasynchronousorsynchronoustype,withorwi- out interposed gearbox. Modern systems are designed for variable speed operation which make power electronic devices play an important part in wind energy conv- sion. Manufacturing has reached the state of a high-tech industry. Countries prominent for the amount of installed wind turbine systems feeding into the grid are in Europe Denmark, Germany and Spain. Outside Europe it is the United States of America and India who stand out with large rates of increase. The market and the degree of contribution to the energy consumption in a country has been strongly in?uenced by National support schemes, such as guaranteed feed-in tariffs or tax credits. Due to the personal background of the author, the view is mainly directed on Europe, and many examples are taken from the German scene. However, the sit- tion in other continents, especially North America and Asia is also considered.

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  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Inst. of Energy and Automation Technology, Technical University of Berlin, Germany

    Manfred Stiebler

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