A low cost method to convert automotive alternator for wind electricity generation

Tuanku Badzlin Hashfi, Md Mainul Islam, Hussain Shareef, Saad Saleem Khan

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Abstract

Wind energy has been widely harvested compared to the other renewable energy resources. Unfortunately, the cost of wind electricity generation is expensive for small-scale utilization. The objective of this work is to develop a low power and low-cost wind electricity generator by using an automotive alternator that can be utilized for small-scale generation. The original alternator performance was first analysed to investigate its electrical characteristic. Then a round permanent magnet is added at the rotor circuit to transform alternator rotor excitation. The performance was then analysed and compared with the original alternator characteristics. The result indicates that with the appropriate modification, automotive alternator has the potential to be used as a low cost wind turbine generator.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2018 6th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2018
EditorsAbdelaaziz El Hibaoui, Mohamed Essaaidi, Youssef Zaz
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728111827
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2 2018
Event6th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2018 - Rabat, Morocco
Duration: Dec 5 2018Dec 8 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2018 6th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2018

Conference

Conference6th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2018
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityRabat
Period12/5/1812/8/18

Keywords

  • Automotive Alternator
  • Battery Charging
  • Low Cost Generation
  • Permanent Magnet

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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