Overview of Permanent Magnet Wind Power Generators

Zixu Dong; Mingyuan Jiang; Shuangxia Niu; K. T. Chau

doi:10.1109/TMAG.2025.3546725

Overview of Permanent Magnet Wind Power Generators

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Abstract

With the advancement of renewable energy technologies and the increasing emphasis on environmental issues, wind power generation systems have experienced rapid development. Permanent-magnet (PM) machines have been widely favored in the generator domain due to their high torque density, high reliability, and high efficiency. This article provides a detailed review of PM machines applied in wind power generation systems, categorizing the types of machines based on the number of mechanical and electrical ports. The paper emphasizes the generator topologies, operational principles, and performance characteristics, while also comparing the advantages and disadvantages of different structures. Furthermore, this article discusses the current challenges faced by PM wind generators and outlines future development trends.

Original language	English
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TMAG.2025.3546725
Publication status	Accepted/In press - Feb 2025

Keywords

Electrical port
hybrid excited
mechanical port
permanent magnet generator
wind power generation

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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