Modeling and Real-Time Simulation of a Grid-Connected Wind Turbine Generator

Wind energy has become one of the alternatives with larger penetration for the replacement of conventional energy generation systems based on fossil fuels. The energy acquisition and integration are performed by a double-stage energy conversion process, the first one that converts the mechanical energy of wind in electrical energy by means of a generator engine, and the second stage is performed by a power electronics interface that converts the electrical power in accordance with the load requirements. This paper presents the modeling and simulation of a grid-connected wind turbine generator based on a permanent magnet synchronous generator and a back-to-back converter. The model has been simulated in a real-time simulation platform OP4510 by using the software eFPGASIM (eHS) that allows a realistic simulation of the power electronics stage.