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Optimized EnergyConversion Systems
for Small Wind Turbines
Renewable energy sources
in modern distributed power generation systems
by Mariusz Malinowski, Adam Milczarek,
Radoslaw Kot, Zbigniew Goryca,
and Jan T. Szuster
R
enewable energy sources (RESs) play an
increasingly important role in modern distributed power generation systems. Some RES
technologies, e.g., photovoltaics and highpower wind turbines (WTs), are already reaching a mature stage of development. However, there is
another area that still needs further development and
requires more attention: low-power small WT (SWT) systems. Many solutions with different features are being proposed with the aim of achieving the best efficiency while
minimizing costs and improving performance. The goal of
this article is to investigate the status of the SWT sector
and its possible expansion. To evaluate future trends, it is
essential to review and summarize current technology in
the SWT sector, including the design and construction of
wind rotors and generators, power electronics converter
topologies, and their controls.
Introduction
WTs are the most significant and promising RESs, contributing significantly to the world's energy production. In the
last decade, WT technology has been improved for both
high- and low-power solutions. Further, as SWTs become
more available to individual consumers, the number of
SWT installations is constantly growing, which is a very
promising supplement to high-power commercial applications [1], [2]. In the last five years, the trend of the SWT
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