Switched reluctance generator efficiency improvement for wind energy applications

Considering the actual environmental appeal due to excessive consumption of fossil fuels, is relevant the research and development of green power sources in order to conserve the natural resources. Wind energy has become a target of researches and highlights a clean energy scenario. Electrical machines have its reversibility and, operating as generators, can be useful for wind energy aaplications. The switched reluctance generator (SRG) has several advantagens for this application. In this paper, simulation results are presented for a SRG considering its driving. Optimization methods are applied in order to maximize its generated power increasing efficiency as well.