Wind Energy Conversion Systems: A Review on Aerodynamic, Electrical and Control Aspects, Recent Trends, Comparisons and Insights

Due to the emergence of environmental attitudes, particularly in relation to global warming and energy-saving techniques of non-renewable sources, the usage of wind energyEnergy as a type of renewable energy sourceRenewable Energy Sources is rising throughout the world. A wind energy conversion systemWind energy conversion system (WECS), converts theKinetic energy kinetic energyEnergy of the wind into mechanical powerMechanical Power. In the next step, mechanical power is used to rotate generators in order to produce electrical energyElectrical Energy. Wind turbinesWind Turbine, electric generators, control systemsControl system, and power electronic interfaceElectronic interface devices are the four main components of the WECS. This chapter makes an effort to provide a comprehensive insight into each part and shows the WECS aerodynamics and mechanical and electrical aspects. Wind turbineWind Turbine models and classifications, applications of various types of wind generatorsWind Generator, requirements and demands of power electronicsElectronic technologies on WECS and common topologies and configurations of power convertersConverter, various control strategies in WECS, important findings, currentCurrent research, and future possible developments for the WECS are discussed. A simulation of theGrid connected grid-connected WECS is conducted and its dynamic performance is analyzed in order for a better understanding of the aerodynamic and electric aspects of the WECS. The main aim of this chapter is to provide a suitable reference and accurateAccurate background to be used as a starting point for future studies and research in the field of wind energyWind Energy.