Advances in Grid Integration and Electrical Engineering of Wind Energy Systems: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications

Submission Deadline: 01 August 2025 View: 266 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Mohan Lal Kolhe

Email: Mohan.L.Kolhe@uia.no

Affiliation: Department of Electrical & Renewable Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science,  University of Agder, PO Box 422, Kristiansand, NO 4604, Norway

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Research Interests: Wind Energy, Sustianbale Electrical Energy

Dr. Wattala Fernando

Email: wfernando001@dundee.ac.uk

Affiliation: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK

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Research Interests: renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, bioenergy, hydrogen technology

Dr. Jalpa Thakkar

Email: jalpa.thakkar@upluniversity.ac.in

Affiliation: Department of Head of Electrical Engineering, UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Block No: 402, Ankleshwar - Valia Rd, Vataria, Gujarat 393135, India

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Research Interests: Electrical Power Engineering

Summary

Wind energy has emerged as a cornerstone of the global transition to renewable energy sources. However, the successful integration of large-scale wind power into existing grids presents significant technical challenges. This special issue explores into the cutting-edge frontiers of wind energy integration, spotlighting the crucial role of electrical engineering in driving performance, reliability, and widespread adoption. We invite groundbreaking research and insightful reviews that explore the latest advancements in following areas.

Topics of interest of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

Wind Turbine Coupled Electrical Generator Design and Development: Advances in generator design for wind turbines (e.g., direct-drive, gear-based systems); Thermal management and innovative cooling solutions; Materials and technologies for improving generator efficiency and durability.

Power Conditioning Devices and Control Systems: Development of advanced power electronic converters for grid compatibility; Grid-forming and grid-following inverter technologies; Control algorithms for real-time optimization and fault handling.

HVDC Interconnection with Wind Farms: Design and operation of HVDC systems for large-scale offshore and onshore wind farms; Multi-terminal HVDC solutions and their integration with existing grids.

Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS): Electrical characteristics and performance analysis; Impact of wind speed variability on electrical output.

Application of Machine Learning in Wind Energy Systems: Predictive maintenance for wind turbine components; Performance optimization through machine learning algorithms; Fault detection and analysis using AI and IoT technologies.

Grid Integration Challenges: Stability and reliability of grids with high wind energy penetration; Coordinated control of wind farms and other renewable energy sources; Standards and regulations for grid integration.

Innovative Case Studies and Reviews: Lessons learned from large-scale wind energy projects; Comprehensive reviews on recent advancements in wind energy systems.

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