Advances in wind energy technology

The electric power sector will be a primary target for deep reductions in CO2 emissions because electric power plants are among the largest and most manageable point sources of emissions. With respect to new capacity, wind power is currently one of the most inexpensive ways to produce electricity without CO2 emissions and it may have a significant role to play in a carbon constrained world. Yet most research in the wind industry remains focused on near term issues, while energy system models that focus on century-long time horizons undervalue wind by imposing exogenous limits on growth. Significant advances in wind power design have been achieved due to modern scientific developments. Current research techniques are producing stronger, lighter and more efficient blades for the turbines. Computer-controlled wind energy plants give optimum power output from available winds. These developments and growing trends towards wind energy can signal a promising future for the wind energy industries. The paper reviews the global development of wind energy and the various parameters related to wind energy conversion system. This paper also reviews the ongoing and possible technological developments in wind energy conversion systems in near future.