Maximum Power Point Tracking Strategies of Grid-Connected Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Abstract

In order to achieve maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of wind energy systems, the rotating speed of wind turbines (WTs) ought to be adjusted in the constant as indicated by wind speeds. However, fast wind speed varieties and heavy inertia bargain the MPPT control of WTs. This chapter proposes a fuzzy logic controller (FLC)-based MPPT strategy for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). The performance of the proposed MPPT strategy is analyzed mathematically and verified by simulation using MATLAB/PSIM/Simulink software. The proposed method improves the speed and accuracy of MPPT. Furthermore, the simulation results have been conducted to approve the performance of the proposed MPPT strategy, and all results have confirmed the adequacy of the proposed MPPT strategy.