Power converters used in grid connected small wind turbines: Analisys of alternatives

Iñigo Kortabarria*, Edorta Ibarra, Iñigo Martínez De Alegría, Jon Andreu, Ainhoa Ascarza

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although the technology used in conventional wind power systems, consisting of large wind turbines, is well established, the technology of their little cousin, the small wind turbine, is still at the development stage. The first part of this article is given over to an introduction to the small wind turbine technology. The second part of this article describes three alternative converters, valid for use in small wind turbines, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each one of these alternatives.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2010
Edition563 CP
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2010 - Brighton, United Kingdom
Duration: 19 Apr 201021 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number563 CP
Volume2010

Conference

Conference5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBrighton
Period19/04/1021/04/10

Keywords

  • Power converter
  • Small wind turbine
  • Wind power

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