What to use to modify the wind power generation system

How has technology changed wind power generators?

Meanwhile, the rapid development of power electronics technology has enabled a technological transformation in wind power generators over the past three decades (for example, from fixed-speed low-power wind turbine generators to variable-speed high-power wind turbine generators)17,19,29.

Why do wind turbines need converters?

Converters continuously develop, resulting in notable performance enhancements for wind turbines that not only lower mechanical stress and boost energy output but also allow the entire wind turbine (WT) to function as a fully controllable power source, significantly improving the integration of wind energy into the power grid .

How can power electronics improve wind energy operation?

The primary goals of the control strategies for better wind energy operation are to reduce dynamic and static mechanical loads, offer stability for grid integration, maximize power generation, and ensure a reliable grid . In this regard, power electronics (PE) play a significant role in wind systems’ efficient control and optimal operation .

Can grid-forming wind turbine generators support low-inertia power grids?

Front. Energy Res., 18 January 2023 As the capacity of wind power generation increases, grid-forming (GFM) wind turbine generators are deemed as promising solutions to support the system frequency for future low inertia power grids. So far, the GFM converter with a nearly ideal dc voltage source has been studied thoroughly.