Innovative Grid-Connected, Small-Scale Wind Turbine Generators Offering Low Cost and Wide Operating Speed Range [ 2008-01-01 - 2013-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Nesimi Ertugrul (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Chemmangot Nayar (Chief Investigator) ,  Wen Soong (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Innovative Grid-Connected, Small-Scale Wind Turbine Generators Offering Low Cost and Wide Operating Speed Range. Growing concerns about sustainability issues with fossil fuels have resulted in strong interest in wind power worldwide. Grid-connected inverters are an efficient way of utilising small wind turbines on domestic, farming or small commercial properties which have access to the power grid. Existing small-scale, grid-connected wind turbines are expensive and have a limited operating wind speed range. We are investigating new designs for low-cost wind turbine generators which can produce power over a wide range of wind speeds. The project should result in a greater application of small-scale wind generators in Australia and will lead to reductions in fossil fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions.

Funding Amount $265,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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