This paper proposes a novel Improved Maximum Power Point Tracking (IMPPT) algorithm to
extract the maximum available power from a direct-drive Permanent-Magnet Synchronous …

Owing to the aerodynamic conversion process, wind turbines exhibit a nonlinear behavior
and encounter turbulent operating conditions that demand well-defined closed-loop …

This paper investigates a novel control strategy that reduces the fatigue load of wind
turbines during active power control. Based on the analysis of the reference power tracking …

The wind energy conversion system is a complex dynamic system with strong nonlinearity,
perturbation, and uncertainty. In this paper, a novel optimal pitch control strategy is proposed …

In this paper, a complete comparison analysis of two advanced control algorithms, namely
robust model predictive control (MPC) and stochastic MPC, is performed in order to optimize …

During sudden wind speed changes, the response time of the wind turbine rotor is essential
so that optimum operating condition always governs. As a result, wind turbine rotors …

This work proposes a robust controller for a variable speed wind turbine system with a
doubly feed induction generator. The controller aims at tracking the optimal speed of the …

Simple demanded power point tracking (DPPT) control algorithms with a mode switch are
proposed and experimentally validated in this study. One is a torque-based control and uses …

The asymmetric loads on wind turbines are becoming a fatal constraint factor with the
increase of wind turbine size. In order to tackle this challenge, individual pitch control …

This work aims to analyze the complementary operation between an existing hydropower
plant and a projected wind farm in a remote area of Argentinean Patagonia. With this new …