Control of a variable speed and permanent magnet wind turbine: GARBI 150
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj08.317Abstract
This paper describes the revolutionary new wind
turbine GARBI 150. The 150 kW permanent magnet
synchronous generator and its full power converter with control
in four quadrants make it interesting in medium scale wind
power applications.
The generator allows direct connection to the electrical
distribution grid.
The torque and pitch control have been designed to maximize
energy capture and minimize fatigue loading of the turbine
structure. These controllers are being validated with a first wind
turbine prototype. A supervision system has also been
implemented.