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The fundamentals of wind energy systems are reviewed, as are commonly used wind generators. The book goes on to discuss various power converters for wind energy conversion and characteristics of major WECS, including fixed-speed induction generator, variable-speed squirrel cage induction generator, doubly fed induction generator, and synchronous generator based wind energy systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout, important concepts are illustrated with simulations and experiments, and design guidance is provided with tables, charts, and graphs. To help the reader understand the principle and operation of various WECS, more than 30 case studies are given in various chapters and more than 100 solved problems are included in a dedicated appendix. 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