ABSTRACT

Wind power generation is considered as one of the fastest-growing energy sources and most promising alternative solution to the conventional electrical energy generation and distribution systems. This technology infers a definitive, continual, inexhaustible, and reliable resource of energy for the emerging world economy, extensive industrial usage, and holistic consumer applications. However, despite having prominent merits for deployment in energy sectors, due to the stochastic nature of wind power it is uncertain to provide uninterruptible and controlled energy supply to the load end as it happens in case of traditional power plants. Moreover, modern and sophisticated wind farms are required to be capable of meeting intriguing energy demands, technical implications as well as stable operational characteristics imposed by the regulatory commission, related authoritative bodies and system infrastructure. Thereby, manifestations of technically prudent control methodologies suitable for integration in wind energy systems are important for penetrating this renewable energy source.