Abstract:
Generation of wind power involves extraction of energy
from the wind by use of a wind turbine generator. Wind power
generated is dependent on various factors, some controllable and
others uncontrollable. Techniques have been developed to extract
maximum power from the wind available, thus ensuring that for any
given wind speed, the wind turbine is able to produce power at its
peak. An examination of various approaches utilized and an analysis
of the strengths and weaknesses of each is presented in this paper.
