1. 1 Marie Curie Fellowship ECON2 Mini-conference 9-11 July 2008 University of Malta

2. 2 ECON2 Mini-conference M.Sc By Research : Kenneth Spiteri Supervisors: Dr. Pericle Zanchetta Dr. Lee Empringham

3. 3 Presentation Outline Motivation Background Work Done Under ECON2 Conclusion & Results Further Work

4. 4 Motivation To built on a small scale, a prototype setup using a matrix converter for the control of the rotor side of a DFIG for wind energy application.

5. 5 Background Wind power renewable energy; How should it be done?

6. 6 Background Fixed Speed Generators. Adjustable Speed: Direct in line. Adjustable Speed: Doubly Fed Induction Generator.

7. 7 Work Done Under ECON2

8. 8 Achievements A matrix converter for a DFIG system has been successfully been built and tested. The MC was controlled to obtain conversion.

9. 9 Further Work Interface the built converter with a DFIG system. Code the simulated control algorithm into DSP. Connect the DFIG to the grid.

10. 10 Thank you for your Cooperation Any Questions?