Implementation of matrix converter based PMSG for Wind Energy Conversion System

With the increasing shortage in fossil fuels, and pollution problems renewable energy has become an important energy source. Comparing the all renewable energy sources wind energy is one of the most economical energy sources. In present generating units above 1 MW, variable speed concepts are usually applied that are either based on doubly fed induction generators (DFIG) or Permanent magnet Synchronous generator (PMSG) are mostly used in Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). This paper discusses about the implementation of matrix converter for wind-energy conversion System employing permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG). The MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation software are used for simulation.