Abstract

This study proposed to investigate the application of the Artificial Cuckoo Search (ACS) optimization method on wind energy conversion system control. The problem of regulating standalone wind energy generation unit under severe exogenous conditions of wind speed variation and load demand change is considered. First a generic mathematical model for the proposed generation system is presented. An optimal PID control based on Artificial Cuckoo Search (ACS) algorithm is applied on the system to stabilize the load voltage and the frequency even under turbulence wind condition and diverse load variations. The performance of the wind generation system with the proposed optimal PID control is compared with the case of no control. The simulation results prove that the proposed control technique is feasible for the self-excited induction generator application in remote windy area.

Keywords:

Artificial cuckoo search, energy storage system, optimal PID control, SEIG, wind turbine,

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