This module provides students with an understanding of the technologies used in wind power systems. • Demonstrate an understanding of the design and control of wind farms • Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between different generators used in wind power systems overall design of wind turbines • analysis of doubly-fed induction generators • analysis of grid connection systems for wind turbines • vector control of generators • operation and control of wind farms • economic evaluation of wind generators within a power system • AC-DC transmission links for offshore wind farms.

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