WIND GENERATORS AS ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY

Abstract

Wind energy is one of the most actual renewable energy sources (RES), or so-called alternative sources for electricity production. Wind energy has proven to be the most serious alternative source of energy from several aspects: due to its immense amount, a slightly higher electricity price than the price of electricity obtained from hydroelectric power plants, obtaining clean and renewable energy that does not pollute or emit 2 CO into the environment. This paper describes the operating principles of wind turbines, types of their structures, types of wind turbine systems. An overview of electricity generators suitable for the operation of wind turbines, scheme of realization of wind power plants, ways of connection to the grid is given. The dependence of the rotor diameter on the installed power is shown. Wind energy projects in Montenegro based on wind generators have been analysed.