UNIT 1:
History of wind power, Indian and Global statistics
Wind physics, Betz limit, Tip speed ratio
probability distributions
cumulative distribution functions.
cumulative distribution functions.
UNIT 2:
Generator Converter configurations
Review of modern wind turbine technologies
Fixed speed wind turbines,
Variable speed wind turbines,
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators
Power electronics converter
Doubly-Fed Induction Generators and their characteristics
UNIT 3:
Introduction, solar radiation spectra, solar geometry
Earth Sun angles, observer Sun angles, solar day length,
Estimation of solar energy availability- Solar Cell fundamentals
Technologies-Amorphous, monocrystalline,
Power Electronic Converters for Solar Systems,
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms,
Grid-Connected System and Standalone system
polycrystalline; V-I characteristics of a PV cell, PV module, array;
Solar Water Pumps, Solar street lights, Battery sizing
