A Review of Modern Wind Turbine Technology

Abstract This article deals with a review of modern wind turbine technology. Wind energy for electricity production today is a mature, competitive, and virtually pollution-free technology widely used in many areas of the world. Wind technology converts the energy available in wind to electricity or mechanical power through the use of wind turbines. A wind turbine is a machine for converting the mechanical energy in wind into electrical energy. Wind turbines capture the power from the wind by means of aerodynamically designed blades and convert it into rotating mechanical power. Wind turbine blades use airfoils to develop mechanical power. Recent advances in technology and performance have resulted in current wind turbine designs being increasingly efficient, cost effective, and reliable.

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