Intelligent Renewable Energy Systems

This book explores renewable energy systems and ICT integration, emphasizing stability, efficiency, and control methods for power generation units.

In Intelligent Renewable Energy Systems, the focus is on the integration of renewable energy systems with advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs) within smart grids. This comprehensive text delves into recent advancements and methodologies aimed at ensuring stable power generation from renewable sources. It addresses critical issues such as minimizing power losses and maintaining the reliable operation of renewable power generation units, making it an essential resource for both professionals and students in the field.

The book covers a variety of key topics related to renewable energy systems, including intelligent control mechanisms for power generators, power electronics that facilitate the connection of renewable sources to the grid, and fault diagnosis techniques for both power generators and electronics. Specific areas of focus include modeling and control strategies for various types of generators, such as Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSGs) and Doubly-Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs), as well as the modeling and control of power electronics like converters and inverters.

Furthermore, Intelligent Renewable Energy Systems addresses the modeling and fault diagnosis of transmission and distribution grids, along with the control of distributed power generation units. The insights provided by the nonlinear control and estimation methods presented in this book are invaluable for the engineering community, while it also serves as a vital textbook for academic courses on renewable energy systems at both undergraduate and graduate levels.