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System and method for controlling a power output of a wind turbine generator

  • US 9,494,139 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2014
  • Issued: 11/15/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling the power output of a wind turbine comprising a transformer, the method including:

  • a) sensing a voltage of the transformer during operation of the wind turbine, the transformer comprising a plurality of taps;

    b) determining a reactive power of the wind turbine; and

    c) maintaining a set value of the reactive power by alternating between the plurality of taps on the transformer so as to control an output voltage of the transformer.

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