ABSTRACT
Wind energy has been shown to be one of the most feasible sources of renewable energy. It presents attractive opportunities to a wide range of people, including investors, entrepreneurs, and users. Wind along with other renewable energy sources such as bio and hydro require electromechanical systems to convert naturally available energy sources to rotation through prime movers and then to electricity through electric generators. The prime movers and generators are critical components of such systems that must be affordable, reliable, environmentally safe, and user-friendly.
