Rare earth elements (REEs) including fifteen lanthanides, yttrium and scandium are found in
more than 250 minerals, worldwide. REEs are used in various high-tech applications across …

Large-scale wind turbine bearings including main bearings, gearbox bearings, generator
bearings, blade bearings and yaw bearings, are critical components for wind turbines to …

To cope with the stochastic wind nature, it is essential to harvest the maximum power by the
wind energy conversion system (WECS). Therefore, this article presents an overview of the …

This paper presents a comprehensive study on the state-of-the-art and emerging wind
energy technologies from the electrical engineering perspective. In an attempt to decrease …

This paper presents the state-of-the-art technologies and development trends of wind
turbine drivetrains–the system that converts kinetic energy of the wind to electrical energy–in …

This paper gives a comprehensive review of the state of the art of wind energy conversion
systems (WECS) and technologies, with an emphasis on wind power generator and control …

A new energy paradigm, consisting of greater reliance on renewable energy sources and
increased concern for energy efficiency in the total energy lifecycle, has accelerated …

The book presents the latest power conversion and control technology in modern wind
energy systems. It has nine chapters, covering technology overview and market survey …

Doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs), often organized in wind parks, are the most
important generators used for variable-speed wind energy generation. This paper reviews …

This paper reviews the trends in wind turbine generator systems. After discussing some
important requirements and basic relations, it describes the currently used systems: the …