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This report presents a brief introduction to wind energy and technologies available for horizontal wind turbines. A detailed taxonomy for horizontal axis wind turbines is presented covering parts of the turbine, control systems, applications among others. A detailed landscape analysis of patent and non-patent literature is done with a focus on Doubly-fed Induction Generators (DFIG) used in the horizontal axis wind turbines for efficient power generation. The product information of major players in the market is also captured for Doubly-fed Induction Generators. The final section of the report covers the existing and future market predictions for wind energy-based power generation.

Process Flow

Introduction

We have been using wind power at least since 5000 BC to propel sailboats and sailing ships, and architects have used wind-driven natural ventilation in buildings since similarly ancient times. The use of wind to provide mechanical power came later.
Harnessing renewable alternative energy is the ideal way to tackle the energy crisis, with due consideration given to environmental pollution, that looms large over the world.

Renewable energy is also called "clean energy" or "green power" because it doesn’t pollute the air or the water. Wind energy is one such renewable energy source that harnesses natural wind power.

Market Research

The History of Wind Energy

To read about the History of Wind Energy, click here

Global Wind Energy Market

Market Overview

In the year 2010, the wind capacity reached worldwide 196’630 Megawatt, after 159’050 MW in 2009, 120’903 MW in 2008, and 93’930 MW in 2007.

Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

Wind power showed a growth rate of 23.6 %, the lowest growth since 2004 and the second lowest growth of the past decade.
For the first time in more than two decades, the market for new wind turbines was smaller than in the previous year and reached an overall size of 37’642 MW, after 38'312 MW in 2009.

Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

All wind turbines installed by the end of 2010 worldwide can generate 430 Tera watt hours per annum, more than the total electricity demand of the United Kingdom, the sixth largest economy of the world, and equaling 2.5 % of the global electricity consumption.
In the year 2010, altogether 83 countries, one more than in 2009, used wind energy for electricity generation. 52 countries increased their total installed capacity, after 49 in the previous year.
The turnover of the wind sector worldwide reached 40 billion Euros (55 billion US$) in 2010, after 50 billion Euros (70 billion US$) in the year 2009. The decrease is due to lower prices for wind turbines and a shift towards China.
China became number one in total installed capacity and the center of the international wind industry, and added 18’928 Megawatt within one year, accounting for more than 50 % of the world market for new wind turbines.
The wind sector in 2010 employed 670’000 persons worldwide.
Nuclear disaster in Japan and oil spill in Gulf of Mexico will have long-term impact on the prospects of wind energy. Governments need to urgently reinforce their wind energy policies.
WWEA sees a global capacity of 600’000 Megawatt as possible by the year 2015 and more than 1’500’000 Megawatt by the year 2020.

Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

Global Market Forecast

Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010, provides forecast under three different scenarios - Reference, Moderate and Advanced.
The Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity is estimated to reach 572,733 MW by the year 2030, under the Reference Scenario
The Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity is estimated to reach 1,777,550 MW by the year 2030, under the Moderate Scenario
The Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity is estimated to reach 2,341,984 MW by the year 2030, under the Advanced Scenario
The following chart shows the Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity Forecast,under the different scenarios:

Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity Forecast, Source: Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010

Source: Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010

Market Growth Rates

The growth rate is the relation between the new installed wind power capacity and the installed capacity of the previous year.
With 23.6 %, the year 2010 showed the second lowest growth rate of the last decade.

World Market Growth Rates, Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

Before 2010, the annual growth rate had continued to increase since the year 2004, peaking in 2009 at 31.7%, the highest rate since 2001.
The highest growth rates of the year 2010 by country can be found in Romania, which increased its capacity by 40 times.
The second country with a growth rate of more than 100 % was Bulgaria (112%).
In the year 2009, four major wind markets had more than doubled their wind capacity: China, Mexico, Turkey, and Morocco.
Next to China, strong growth could be found mainly in Eastern European and South Eastern European countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Croatia and Cyprus, and Belgium.
Africa (with the exception of Egypt and Morocco) and Latin America (with the exception of Brazil), are again lagging behind the rest of the world in the commercial use of wind power.
The Top 10 countries by Growth Rate are shown in the figure listed below (only markets bigger than 200 MW have been considered):

Top Countries by Market Growth Rates, Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

Geographical Market Distribution

China became number one in total installed capacity and the center of the international wind industry, and added 18'928 Megawatt within one year, accounting for more than 50 % of the world market for new wind turbines.
Major decrease in new installations can be observed in North America and the USA lost its number one position in total capacity to China.
Many Western European countries are showing stagnation, whereas there is strong growth in a number of Eastern European countries.
Germany keeps its number one position in Europe with 27'215 Megawatt, followed by Spain with 20'676 Megawatt.
The highest shares of wind power can be found in three European countries: Denmark (21.0%), Portugal (18.0 %) and Spain (16.0%).
Asia accounted for the largest share of new installations (54.6%), followed by Europe (27.0%) and North America (16.7 %).
Latin America (1.2%) and Africa (0.4%) still played only a marginal role in new installations.
Africa: North Africa represents still lion share of installed capacity, wind energy plays hardly a role yet in Sub-Sahara Africa.
Nuclear disaster in Japan and oil spill in Gulf of Mexico will have long-term impact on the prospects of wind energy. Governments need to urgently reinforce their wind energy policies.

Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

The regional breakdowns for the period 2009-2030 has been provided for the following three scenarios:

Regional Breakdown: Reference scenario (GWEO 2010) Regional Breakdown: Moderate scenario (GWEO 2010) Regional Breakdown: Advanced scenario (GWEO 2010)

Note: To know more about the Forecast Scenarios click here

Country-wise Market Distribution

In 2010, the Chinese wind market represented more than half of the world market for new wind turbines adding 18.9 GW, which equals a market share of 50.3%.
A sharp decrease in new capacity happened in the USA whose share in new wind turbines fell down to 14.9% (5.6 GW), after 25.9% or 9.9 GW in

the year 2009.

Nine further countries could be seen as major markets, with turbine sales in a range between 0.5 and 1.5 GW: Germany, Spain, India, United

Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Sweden and the Eastern European newcomer Romania.

Further, 12 markets for new turbines had a medium size between 100 and 500 MW: Turkey, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt, Ireland, and Mexico.
By end of 2010, 20 countries had installations of more than 1 000 MW, compared with 17 countries by end of 2009 and 11 countries byend of 2005.
Worldwide, 39 countries had wind farms with a capacity of 100 Megawatt or more installed, compared with 35 countries one year ago, and 24 countries five years ago.
The top five countries (USA, China, Germany, Spain and India) represented 74.2% of the worldwide wind capacity, significantly more than 72.9 % in the year.
The USA and China together represented 43.2% of the global wind capacity (up from 38.4 % in 2009).
The newcomer on the list of countries using wind power commercially is a Mediterranean country, Cyprus, which for the first time installed a larger grid-connected wind farm, with 82 MW.

Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

The top 10 countries by Total Installed Capacity for the year 2010, is illustrated in the chart below:

Top Countries by Market Growth Rates, Source: World Wind Energy Report, 2010

To view the Top 10 countries by different other parameters for the year 2010, click on the links below:

Top 10 countries by Total New Installed Capacity Top 10 countries by Capacity per Capita (kW/cap) Top 10 countries by Capacity per Land Area (kW/sq. km) Top 10 countries by Capacity per GDP (kW/ million USD)

To view the Country-wise Installed Wind Power Capacity (MW) 2002-2010 (Source: World Wind Energy Association), click here

Country Profiles

China

Wind Energy Outlook for China - 2011 & Beyond
Despite its rapid and seemingly unhampered expansion, the Chinese wind power sector continues to face significant challenges, including issues surrounding grid access and integration, reliability of turbines and a coherent strategy for developing China’s offshore wind resource. These issues will be prominent during discussions around the twelfth Five-Year Plan, which will be passed in March 2011. According to the draft plan, this is expected to reflect the Chinese government’s continuous and reinforced commitment to wind power development, with national wind energy targets of 90 GW for 2015 and 200 GW for 2020.

For a detailed country profile of China please visit this China Wind Energy Profile Link

India

Wind Energy Main market developments in 2010
Today the Indian market is emerging as one of the major manufacturing hubs for wind turbines in Asia. Currently, seventeen manufacturers have an annual production capacity of 7,500 MW. According to the WISE, the annual wind turbine manufacturing capacity in India is likely to exceed 17,000 MW by 2013.
The Indian market is expanding with the leading wind companies like Suzlon, Vestas, Enercon, RRB Energy and GE now being joined by new entrants like Gamesa, Siemens, and WinWinD, all vying for a greater market share. Suzlon, however, is still the market leader with a market share of over 50%.
The Indian wind industry has not been significantly affected by the financial and economic crises. Even in the face of a global slowdown, the Indian annual wind power market has grown by almost 68%. However, it needs to be pointed out that the strong growth in 2010 might have been stimulated by developers taking advantage of the accelerated depreciation before this option is phased out.

For a detailed country profile of India please visit this India Wind Energy Profile Link

Market Share Analysis

Global Market Share

Vestas leads the Global Market in the 2010 with a 12% market share according to Make Consulting, while BTM Consulting reports it to have a 14.8% market share.
According to Make Consulting, the global market share of Vestas has decreased from 19% in 2008, to 14.5% in 2009, to 12% in 2010.
According to BTM Consulting, the global market share of Vestas has changed from 19% in 2008, to 12% in 2009, to 14.8% in 2010.
According to Make Consulting, the global market share of GE Energy has decreased from 18% in 2008, to 12.5% in 2009, to 10% in 2010.
The market share of world no. 2 Sinovel, has been constantly increasing, from 5% in 2008 , to 9.3% in 2009, to 11% in 2010
The top 5 companies have been occupying more than half of the Global Market Share from 2008 to 2010

Source: Make Consulting, BTM Global Consulting

The chart given below illustrates the Global Market Share Comparison of Major Wind Energy Companies for the period 2008-2010, as provided by two different agencies, Make Consulting and BTM Consulting:

Global Market Share Comparison of Major Companies for the period 2008-2010 , Source: Make Consulting, BTM Global Consulting

Market Share - Top 10 Markets

While Vestas is the Global Leader, it is the leader in only one of Top 10 markets, which is 10^th placed Sweden
But, Vestas is ranked 2^nd in 5 of Top 10 markets
Sinovel, ranked 2^nd globally, features only once in the Top 3 Companies list in the Top 10 markets, but scores globally because it leads the largest market China
The table given below illustrates the Top 3 players in Top 10 Wind Energy Markets of the world:

Market	MW	No. 1	No. 2	No. 3
China	18928	Sinovel	Goldwind	Dongfang
USA	5115	GE Energy	Vestas	Siemens
India	2139	Suzlon	Enercon	Vestas
Germany	1551	Enercon	Vestas	Suzlon
UK	1522	Siemens	Vestas	Gamesa
Spain	1516	Gamesa	Vestas	GE Energy
France	1186	Enercon	Suzlon	Vestas
Italy	948	Gamesa	Vestas	Suzlon
Canada	690	Siemens	GE Energy	Enercon
Sweeden	604	Vestas	Enercon	Siemens
Source: BTM Consult - part of Navigant Consulting - March 2011

Source: BTM Consult

Company Profiles

Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Suzlon Energy

Major Wind Turbine Suppliers

Turbine maker	Rotor blades	Gear boxes	Generators	Towers	Controllers
Vestas	Vestas, LM	Bosch Rexroth, Hansen, Wingery, Moventas	Weier, Elin, ABB, LeroySomer	Vestas, NEG, DMI	Cotas (Vestas), NEG (Dancontrol)
GE energy	LM, Tecsis	Wingery, Bosch, Rexroth, Eickhoff, GE	Loher, GE	DMI, Omnical, SIAG	GE
Gamesa	Gamesa, LM	Echesa (Gamesa), Winergy, Hansen	Indar (Gamesa), Cantarey	Gamesa	Ingelectric (Gamesa)
Enercon	Enercon	Direct drive	Enercon	KGW, SAM	Enercon
Siemens wind	Siemens, LM	Winergy	ABB	Roug, KGW	Siemens, KK Electronic
Suzlon	Suzlon	Hansen, Winergy	Suzlon, Siemens	Suzlon	Suzlon, Mita Teknik
Repower	LM	Winergy, Renk, Eickhoff	N/A	N/A	Mita Teknik, ReGuard
Nordex	Nordex	Winergy, Eickhoff, Maag	Loher	Nordex, Omnical	Nordex, Mita Teknik
Source: BTM Consult

Products of Top Companies

S.No.	Company	Product	Specifications
1	Vestas	V80	Rated Power: 2.0 MW, Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz, Number of Poles: 4-pole, Operating Temperature: -30°C to 40°
2	Vestas	V90	Rated Power: 1.8/2.0 MW, Frequency : 50 Hz/60 Hz, Number of Poles : 4-pole(50 Hz)/6-pole(60 Hz), Operating Temperature: -30°C to 40°
3	Vestas	V90 Offshore	Rated Power: 3.0 MW, Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz, Number of Poles: 4-pole, Operating Temperature: -30°C to 40°
4	North Heavy Company	2 MW DFIG	Rated Power: 2.0 MW, Rated Voltage: 690V, Rated Current: 1670A, Frequency: 50Hz, Number of Poles : 4-pole, Rotor Rated Voltage: 1840V, Rotor Rated Current 670A, Rated Speed: 1660rpm; Power Speed Range: 520-1950 rpm, Insulation Class: H, Protection Class: IP54, Motor Temperature Rise =<95K
5	Gamesa	G90	Rated Voltage: 690 V, Frequency: 50 Hz, Number of Poles: 4, Rotational Speed: 900:1,900 rpm (rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz); Rated Stator Current: 1,500 A @ 690 V, Protection Class: IP 54, Power Factor(standard): 0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, Power Factor(Optional): 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
6	Nordex	N80	Rated Power: 2.5 MW, Rated Voltage: 690V, Frequency: 50/60Hz, Cooling Systems: liquid/air
7	Nordex	N90	Rated Power: 2.5 MW, Rated Voltage: 690V, Frequency: 50/60Hz, Cooling Systems: liquid/air
8	Nordex	N100	Rated Power: 2.4 MW, Rated Voltage: 690V, Frequency: 50/60Hz, Cooling Systems: liquid/air
9	Nordex	N117	Rated Power: 2.5 MW, Rated Voltage: 690V, Frequency: 50/60Hz, Cooling Systems: liquid/air
10	Converteam	DFIG	NA
11	Xian Geoho Energy Technology	1.5MW DFIG	Rated Power: 1550KW, Rated Voltage: 690V, Rated Speed: 1755 r/min, Speed Range: 975~1970 r/min, Number of Poles: 4-pole, Stator Rated Voltage: 690V±10%, Stator Rated Current: 1115A; Rotor Rated Voltage: 320V, Rotor Rated Current: 430A, Winding Connection: Y / Y, Power Factor: 0.95(Lead) ~ 0.95Lag, Protection Class: IP54, Insulation Class: H, Work Mode: S1, Installation ModeI: M B3, Cooling Mode: Air cooling, Weight: 6950kg
12	Tecowestinghouse	TW450XX (0.5-1 KW)	Rated Power: 0.5 -1 KW, Rated Voltage: 460/ 575/ 690 V, Frequency: 50/ 60 Hz, Number of Poles: 4/6, Ambient Temp.(°C): -40 to 50, Speed Range (% of Synch. Speed): 68% to 134%, Power Factor (Leading): -0.90 to +0.90 , Insulation Class: H/F, Efficiency: >= 96%
13	Tecowestinghouse	TW500XX (1-2 KW)	Rated Power: 1-2 kW, Rated Voltage: 460/ 575/ 690 V, Frequency: 50/ 60 Hz, Number of Poles: 4/6, Ambient Temp.(°C): -40 to 50; Speed Range (% of Synch. Speed): 68 to 134%, Power Factor(Leading): -0.90 to +0.90, Insulation Class: H/F, Efficiency: >= 96%
14	Tecowestinghouse	TW560XX (2-3 KW)	Rated Power: 2-3kW, Rated Voltage: 460/ 575/ 690 V, Frequency: 50/ 60 Hz, Number of Poles: 4/6, Ambient Temp(°C): -40 to 50, Speed Range(% of Synch. Speed): 68 to 134%, Power Factor(Leading): -0.90 to +0.90, Insulation Class: H/F, Efficiency: >= 96%.
15	Acciona	AW1500	Rated Power: 1.5MW, Rated Voltage: 690 V, Frequency: 50 Hz, Number of Poles: 4, Rotational Speed: 900:1,900 rpm(rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz), Rated Stator Current: 1,500 A @ 690 V, Protection Class: IP54, Power Factor(standard): 0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, Power factor(optional): 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
16	Acciona	AW3000	Rated Power: 3.0MW, Rated Voltage: 690 V, Frequency: 50 Hz, Number of Poles: 4, Rotational Speed: 900:1,900 rpm(rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz), Rated Stator Current: 1,500 A @ 690 V, Protection Class: IP54, Power Factor(standard): 0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, Power Factor (optional): 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
17	General Electric	GE 1.5/2.5MW	Rated Power: 1.5/2.5 MW, Frequency(Hz): 50/60

IP Search & Analysis

Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Search Strategy

The present study on the IP activity in the area of horizontal axis wind turbines with focus on Doubly-fed Induction Generator (DFIG) is based on a search conducted on Thomson Innovation.

Control Patents

S. No.	Patent/Publication No.	Publication Date (mm/dd/yyyy)	Assignee/Applicant	Title
1	US6278211	08/02/01	Sweo Edwin	Brush-less doubly-fed induction machines employing dual cage rotors
2	US6954004	10/11/05	Spellman High Voltage Electron	Doubly fed induction machine
3	US7411309	08/12/08	Xantrex Technology	Control system for doubly fed induction generator
4	US7485980	02/03/09	Hitachi	Power converter for doubly-fed power generator system
5	US7800243	09/21/10	Vestas Wind Systems	Variable speed wind turbine with doubly-fed induction generator compensated for varying rotor speed
6	US7830127	11/09/10	Wind to Power System	Doubly-controlled asynchronous generator

Patent Classes

S. No.	Class No.	Class Type	Definition
1	F03D9/00	IPC	Machines or engines for liquids; wind, spring, or weight motors; producing mechanical power or a reactive propulsive thrust, not otherwise provided for / Wind motors / Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combination of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby (aspects predominantly concerning driven apparatus)
2	F03D9/00C	ECLA	Machines or engines for liquids; wind, spring, or weight motors; producing mechanical power or a reactive propulsive thrust, not otherwise provided for / Wind motors / Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combination of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby (aspects predominantly concerning driven apparatus) / The apparatus being an electrical generator
3	H02J3/38	IPC	Generation, conversion, or distribution of electric power / Circuit arrangements or systems for supplying or distributing electric power; systems for storing electric energy / Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks / Arrangements for parallely feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
4	H02K17/42	IPC	Generation, conversion, or distribution of electric power / Dynamo-electric machines / Asynchronous induction motors; Asynchronous induction generators / Asynchronous induction generators
5	H02P9/00	IPC	Generation, conversion, or distribution of electric power / Control or regulation of electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils / Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
6	290/044	USPC	Prime-mover dynamo plants / electric control / Fluid-current motors / Wind
7	290/055	USPC	Prime-mover dynamo plants / Fluid-current motors / Wind
8	318/727	USPC	Electricity: motive power systems / Induction motor systems
9	322/047	USPC	Electricity: single generator systems / Generator control / Induction generator

Concept Table

S. No.	Concept 1	Concept 2	Concept 3
S. No.	Doubly Fed	Induction	Generator
1	doubly fed	induction	generator
2	double output	asynchronous	machines
3	dual fed		systems
4	dual feed
5	dual output

Thomson Innovation Search

Database: Thomson Innovation
Patent coverage: US EP WO JP DE GB FR CN KR DWPI
Time line: 01/01/1836 to 07/03/2011

S. No.	Concept	Scope	Search String	No. of Hits
1	Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Keywords(broad)	Claims, Title, and Abstract	(((((doubl3 OR dual3 OR two) ADJ3 (power2 OR output4 OR control4 OR fed OR feed3)) NEAR5 (induction OR asynchronous)) NEAR5 (generat3 OR machine1 OR dynamo*1)) OR dfig or doig)	873
2	Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Keywords(broad)	Full Spec.	(((((doubl3 OR dual3 OR two) ADJ3 (power2 OR output1 OR control4 OR fed OR feed3)) NEAR5 (generat3 OR machine1 OR dynamo*1))) OR dfig or doig)	-
3	Induction Machine: Classes	US, IPC, and ECLA Classes	((318/727 OR 322/047) OR (H02K001742))	-
4	Generators: Classes	US, IPC, and ECLA Classes	((290/044 OR 290/055) OR (F03D000900C OR H02J000338 OR F03D0009* OR H02P0009*))	-
5	Combined Query	-	2 AND 3	109
6	Combined Query	-	2 AND 4	768
7	French Keywords	Claims, Title, and Abstract	((((doubl3 OR dual3 OR two OR deux) NEAR4 (nourris OR feed3 OR puissance OR sortie1 OR contrôle1)) NEAR4 (induction OR asynchron1) NEAR4 (générateur1 OR generator1 OR machine1 OR dynamo1)) OR dfig or doig)	262
8	German Keywords	Claims, Title, and Abstract	(((((doppel1 OR dual OR two OR zwei) ADJ3 (ausgang OR ausgänge OR kontroll OR control4 OR gesteuert OR macht OR feed1 OR gefüttert OR gespeiste1)) OR (doppeltgefüttert OR doppeltgespeiste1)) NEAR4 (((induktion OR asynchronen) NEAR4 (generator2 OR maschine1 OR dynamo*1)) OR (induktion?maschinen OR induktion?generatoren OR asynchronmaschine OR asynchrongenerator))) OR dfig)	306
9	Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Keywords(narrow)	Full Spec.	(((((((doubl3 OR dual3) ADJ3 (power2 OR output4 OR control4 OR fed OR feed3))) NEAR5 (generat3 OR machine1 OR dynamo*1))) SAME wind) OR (dfig SAME wind))	1375
10	Top Assignees	-	(vestas* OR (gen* ADJ2 electric) OR ge OR hitachi OR woodward OR repower OR areva OR gamesa OR ingeteam OR nordex OR siemens OR (abb ADJ2 research) OR (american ADJ2 superconductor) OR (korea ADJ2 electro) OR (univ NEAR3 navarra) OR (wind OR technolog*) OR (wind ADJ2 to ADJ2 power))	-
11	Combined Query	-	2 AND 10	690
12	Top Inventors	-	((Andersen NEAR2 Brian) OR (Engelhardt NEAR2 Stephan) OR (Ichinose NEAR2 Masaya) OR (Jorgensen NEAR2 Allan NEAR2 Holm) OR ((Scholte ADJ2 Wassink) NEAR2 Hartmut) OR (OOHARA NEAR2 Shinya) OR (Rivas NEAR2 Gregorio) OR (Erdman NEAR2 William) OR (Feddersen NEAR2 Lorenz) OR (Fortmann NEAR2 Jens) OR (Garcia NEAR2 Jorge NEAR2 Martinez) OR (Gertmar NEAR2 Lars) OR (KROGH NEAR2 Lars) OR (LETAS NEAR2 Heinz NEAR2 Hermann) OR (Lopez NEAR2 Taberna NEAR2 Jesus) OR (Nielsen NEAR2 John) OR (STOEV NEAR2 Alexander) OR (W?ng NEAR2 Haiqing) OR (Yuan NEAR2 Xiaoming))	-
13	Combined Query	-	((3 OR 4) AND 10)	899
14	Final Query	-	1 OR 5 OR 6 OR 7 OR 8 OR 9 OR 11 OR 13	2466(1060 INPADOC Families)

Taxonomy

Use the mouse(click and drag/scroll up or down/click on nodes) to explore nodes in the detailed taxonomy
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Sample Analysis

A sample of 139 patents from the search is analyzed based on the taxonomy. Provided a link below for sample spread sheet analysis for doubly-fed induction generators.

Patent Analysis

S.No.	Patent/Publication No.	Publication Date (mm/dd/yyyy)	Assignee/Applicant	Title	Dolcera Analysis
S.No.	Patent/Publication No.	Publication Date (mm/dd/yyyy)	Assignee/Applicant	Title	Problem	Solution
1	US20100117605	05/13/10	Woodward	Method of and apparatus for operating a double-fed asynchronous machine in the event of transient mains voltage changes	The short-circuit-like currents in the case of transient mains voltage changes lead to a corresponding air gap torque which loads the drive train and transmission lines can damages or reduces the drive train and power system equipments.	The method presents that the stator connecting with the network and the rotor with a converter. The converter is formed to set a reference value of electrical amplitude in the rotor, by which a reference value of the electrical amplitude is set in the rotor after attaining a transient mains voltage change, such that the rotor flux approaches the stator flux.
2	US20100045040	02/25/10	Vestas Wind Systems	Variable speed wind turbine with doubly-fed induction generator compensated for varying rotor speed	The DFIG system has poor damping of oscillations within the flux dynamics due to cross coupling between active and reactive currents, which makes the system potentially unstable under certain circumstances and complicates the work of the rotor current controller. These oscillations can damage the drive train mechanisms.	A compensation block is arranged, which feeds a compensation control output to the rotor of the generator. The computation unit computes the control output during operation of the turbine to compensate partly for dependencies on a rotor angular speed of locations of poles of a generator transfer function, so that the transfer function is made independent of variations in the speed during operation of the turbine which eliminates the oscillations and increases the efficiency of the wind turbine.
3	US20090267572	10/29/09	Woodward	Current limitation for a double-fed asynchronous machine	Abnormal currents can damage the windings in the doubly- fed induction generator. Controlling these currents with the subordinate current controllers cannot be an efficient way to extract the maximum amount of active power.	The method involves delivering or receiving of a maximum permissible reference value of an active power during an operation of a double-fed asynchronous machine, where predetermined active power and reactive power reference values are limited to a calculated maximum permissible active and reactive power reference values, and hence ensures reliable regulated effect and reactive power without affecting the power adjustment, the rotor is electrically connected to a pulse-controlled inverter by slip rings with a static frequency changer, and thus a tension with variable amplitude and frequency is imposed in the rotor.
4	US20090008944	01/08/09	Universidad Publica De Navarra	Method and system of control of the converter of an electricity generation facility connected to an electricity network in the presence of voltage sags in said network	Double-fed asynchronous generators are very sensitive to the faults that may arise in the electricity network, such as voltage sags. During the sag conditions the current which appears in said converter may reach very high values, and may even destroy it.	During the event of a voltage sag occurring, the converter imposes a new set point current which is the result of adding to the previous set point current a new term, called demagnetizing current, It is proportional to a value of free flow of a generator stator. A difference between a value of a magnetic flow in the stator of the generator and a value of a stator flow associated to a direct component of a stator voltage is estimated. A value of a preset calculated difference is multiplied by a factor for producing the demagnetizing current.
5	US7355295	04/08/08	Ingeteam Energy	Variable speed wind turbine having an exciter machine and a power converter not connected to the grid	a) The active switching of the semiconductors of the grid side converter injects undesirable high frequency harmonics to the grid. b) The use of power electronic converters (4) connected to the grid (9) causes harmonic distortion of the network voltage.	Providing the way that power is only delivered to the grid through the stator of the doubly fed induction generator, avoiding undesired harmonic distortion. Grid Flux Orientation (GFO) is used to accurately control the power injected to the grid. An advantage of this control system is that it does not depend on machine parameters, which may vary significantly, and theoretical machine models, avoiding the use of additional adjusting loops and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid.
6	US20080203978	08/28/08	Semikron	Frequency converter for a double-fed asynchronous generator with variable power output and method for its operation	Optislip circuit with a resistor is used when speed is above synchronous speed, results in heating the resistor and thus the generator leads to limitation of operation in super synchronous range which results in tower fluctuations.	Providing a back-to-back converter which contains the inverter circuit has direct current (DC) inputs, DC outputs, and a rotor-rectifier connected to a rotor of a dual feed asynchronous generator. A mains inverter is connected to a power grid, and an intermediate circuit connects one of the DC inputs with the DC outputs. The intermediate circuit has a semiconductor switch between the DC outputs, an intermediate circuit condenser between the DC inputs, and a diode provided between the semiconductor switch and the condenser. Thus the system is allowed for any speed of wind and reduces the tower fluctuations.
7	US20070210651	09/13/07	Hitachi	Power converter for doubly-fed power generator system	During the ground faults, excess currents is induced in the secondary windings and flows into power converter connected to secondary side and may damage the power converter. Conventional methods of increasing the capacity of the power converter increases system cost, degrade the system and takes time to activate the system to supply power again.	The generator provided with a excitation power converter connected to secondary windings of a doubly-fed generator via impedance e.g. reactor, and a diode rectifier connected in parallel to the second windings of the doubly-fed generator via another impedance. A direct current link of the rectifier is connected in parallel to a DC link of the converter. A controller outputs an on-command to a power semiconductor switching element of the converter if a value of current flowing in the power semiconductor switching element is a predetermined value or larger.
8	US20070132248	06/14/07	General Electric	System and method of operating double fed induction generators	Wind turbines with double fed induction generators are sensitive to grid faults. Conventional methods are not effective to reduce the shaft stress during grid faults and slow response and using dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) is cost expensive.	The protection system has a controlled impedance device. Impedance device has bidirectional semiconductors such triac, assembly of thyristors or anti-parallel thyristors. Each of the controlled impedance devices is coupled between a respective phase of a stator winding of a double fed induction generator and a respective phase of a grid side converter. The protection system also includes a controller configured for coupling and decoupling impedance in one or more of the controlled impedance devices in response to changes in utility grid voltage and a utility grid current. High impedance is offered to the grid during network faults to isolate the dual fed wind turbine generator.
9	US20060192390	08/31/06	Gamesa Innovation	Control and protection of a doubly-fed induction generator system	A short-circuit in the grid causes the generator to feed high stator-currents into the short-circuit and the rotor-currents increase very rapidly which cause damage to the power-electronic components of the converter connecting the rotor windings with the rotor-inverter.	The converter is provided with a clamping unit which is triggered from a non-operation state to an operation state, during detection of over-current in the rotor windings. The clamping unit comprises passive voltage-dependent resistor element for providing a clamping voltage over the rotor windings when the clamping unit is triggered.
10	US20050189896	09/01/05	ABB Research	Method for controlling doubly-fed machine	Controlling the double fed machines on the basis of inverter control to implement the targets set for the machine, this model is extremely complicated and includes numerous parameters that are often to be determined.	A method is provided to use a standard scalar-controlled frequency converter for machine control. A frequency reference for the inverter with a control circuit, and reactive power reference are set for the machine. A rotor current compensation reference is set based on reactive power reference and reactive power. A scalar-controlled inverter is controlled for producing voltage for the rotor of the machine, based on the set frequency reference and rotor current compensation reference.

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Article Analysis

S.No.	Title	Publication Date (mm/dd/yyyy)	Journal/Conference	Dolcera Summary
1	Study on the Control of DFIG and its Responses to Grid Disturbances	01/01/06	Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2006. IEEE	Presented dynamic model of the DFIG, including mechanical model, generator model, and PWM voltage source converters. Vector control strategies adapted for both the RSC and GSC to control speed and reactive power independently. Control designing methods, such as pole-placement method and the internal model control are used. MATLAB/Simulink is used for simulation.
2	Application of Matrix Converter for Variable Speed Wind Turbine Driving an Doubly Fed Induction Generator	05/23/06	Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, 2006. SPEEDAM 2006.	A matrix converter is replaced with back to back converter in a variable speed wind turbine using doubly fed induction generator. Stable operation is achieved by stator flux oriented control technique and the system operated in both sub and super synchronous modes, achieved good results.
3	Optimal Power Control Strategy of Maximizing Wind Energy Tracking and Conversion for VSCF Doubly Fed Induction Generator System	08/14/06	Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, 2006. IPEMC 2006. CES/IEEE 5th International	Proposed a new optimal control strategy of maximum wind power extraction strategies and testified by simulation. The control algorithm also used to minimize the losses in the generator. The dual passage excitation control strategy is applied to decouple the active and reactive powers. With this control system, the simulation results show the good robustness and high generator efficiency is achieved.
4	A Torque Tracking Control algorithm for Doubly–fed Induction Generator	01/01/08	Journal of Electrical Engineering	Proposed a torque tracking control algorithm for Doubly fed induction generator using PI controllers. It is achieved by controlling the rotor currents and using a stator voltage vector reference frame.
5	Fault Ride Through Capability Improvement Of Wind Farms Using Doubly Fed Induction Generator	09/04/08	Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2008. UPEC 2008. 43rd International	An active diode bridge crowbar switch presented to improve fault ride through capability of DIFG. Showed different parameters related to crowbar such a crowbar resistance, power loss, temperature and time delay for deactivation during fault.

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Top Cited Patents

S. No.	Patent/Publication No.	Publication Date (mm/dd/yyyy)	Assignee/Applicant	Title	Citation Count
1	US5289041	02/22/94	US Windpower	Speed control system for a variable speed wind turbine	80
2	US4982147	01/01/91	Oregon State	Power factor motor control system	62
3	US5028804	07/02/91	Oregon State	Brushless doubly-fed generator control system	51
4	US5239251	08/24/93	Oregon State	Brushless doubly-fed motor control system	49
5	US6856038	02/15/05	Vestas Wind Systems	Variable speed wind turbine having a matrix converter	43
6	WO1999029034	06/10/99	Asea Brown	A method and a system for speed control of a rotating electrical machine with flux composed of two quantities	36
7	WO1999019963	04/22/99	Asea Brown	Rotating electric machine	36
8	US7015595	03/21/06	Vestas Wind Systems	Variable speed wind turbine having a passive grid side rectifier with scalar power control and dependent pitch control	34
9	US4763058	08/09/88	Siemens	Method and apparatus for determining the flux angle of rotating field machine or for position-oriented operation of the machine	32
10	US7095131	08/22/06	General Electric	Variable speed wind turbine generator	25

White Space Analysis

White-space analysis provides the technology growth and gaps in the technology where further R&D can be done to gain competitive edge and to carry out incremental innovation.
Dolcera provides White Space Analysis in different dimensions. Based on Product, Market, Method of Use, Capabilities or Application or Business Area and defines the exact categories within the dimension.
Below table shows a sample representation of white space analysis for controlling DFIG parameters with converters, based on the sample analysis.

White Space of converters used to control

Active power

Reactive Power

Decoupled P-Q control

Field oriented control

Direct torque control

Speed control

Frequency Control

Pitch control

PWM Technique

Low voltage ride through

Network fault/Grid fault

Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Faults

Temp control

Grid Side active converters

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US20060028025A1

US20100148508A1

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US20100114388A1

US20090008938A1

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EP2166226A1

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Grid side passive converters

US20030151259A1

Rotor side converter

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US20070052394A1 US20060028025A1

US20100096853A1

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US20080157533A1

US20070052244A1 US20070024059A1 US20060238929A1

Matrix converters

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Key Findings

Major Players

Vestas Wind Energy Systems and General Electric are the major players in wind energy generation technology.

Major Players

Key Patents

The key patents in the field are held by US Windpower, Oregon State and Vestas Wind Energy Systems.

Key Patents

IP Activity

Patenting activity has seen a very high growth rate in the last two years.

Year wise IP Activity

Geographical Activity

USA, China, Germany, Spain, and India are very active in wind energy research.

Geographical Activity

Research Trend

Around 86% patents are on controlling the doubly-fed induction generation(DFIG) which indicates high research activity going on in rating and controlling of the DFIG systems.

Issues in the Technology

86% of the patent on DFIG operation are focusing on grid connected mode of operation, suggesting continuous operation of the DFIG system during weak and storm winds, grid voltage sags, and grid faults are major issues in the current scenario.

Problem Solution Mapping

Emerging Player

Woodward is a new and fast developing player in the field of DFIG technology. The company filed 10 patent applications in the field in year 2010, while it has no prior IP activity.

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S. No.	Title	Publication Date	Journal/Conference	Citations Count
1	Doubly fed induction generator using back-to-back PWM converters and its application to variable-speed wind-energy generation	May. 1996	IEEE Proceedings Electric Power Applications	906
2	Doubly fed induction generator systems for wind turbines	May. 2002	IEEE Industry Applications Magazine	508
3	Dynamic modeling of doubly fed induction generator wind turbines	May. 2003	IEEE Transactions on Power Systems	274
4	Modeling and control of a wind turbine driven doubly fed induction generator	Jun. 2003	IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion	271
5	Ride through of wind turbines with doubly-fed induction generator during a voltage dip	Jun. 2005	IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion	246
6	Dynamic modeling of a wind turbine with doubly fed induction generator	July. 2001	IEEE Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, 2001	196
7	Modeling of the wind turbine with a doubly fed induction generator for grid integration studies	Mar. 2006	IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion	174
8	A doubly fed induction generator using back-to-back PWM converters supplying an isolated load from a variable speed wind turbine	Sept. 1996	IEEE Proceedings Electric Power Applications	150
9	Doubly fed induction generator model for transient stability analysis	Jun. 2005	IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion	106
10	Control of a doubly fed induction generator in a wind turbine during grid fault ride-through	Sept. 2006	IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion	112

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 This report presents a brief introduction to wind energy and technologies available for horizontal wind turbines. A detailed taxonomy for horizontal axis wind turbines is presented covering parts of the turbine, control systems, applications among others. A detailed landscape analysis of patent and non-patent literature is done with a focus on Doubly-fed Induction Generators (DFIG) used in the horizontal axis wind turbines for efficient power generation. The product information of major players in the market is also captured for Doubly-fed Induction Generators. The final section of the report covers the existing and future market predictions for wind energy-based power generation.
-[[Image:DFIG.gif|right|thumb|600px| '''[http://www.windsimulators.co.uk/DFIG.htm DFIG Working Principle]''']]
+[[Image:Wind_Flowchart.PNG|right|580px|thumb|Process Flow]]
+<br>
 =Introduction=
 * We have been using wind power at least since 5000 BC to propel sailboats and sailing ships, and architects have used wind-driven natural ventilation in buildings since similarly ancient times. The use of wind to provide mechanical power came later.
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 For variable-speed systems with limited variable-speed range, e.g. ±30% of synchronous speed, the doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG) can be an interesting solution. This is mainly due to the fact that the power electronic converter only has to handle a fraction (20-30%) of the total power as the converters are connected to the rotor and not to the stator. Therefore, the losses in the power electronic converter can be reduced, compared to a system where the converter has to handle the total power. The overall structure of wind power generation through DFIG as shown in the figure below.
 =Market Research=
 ==The History of Wind Energy==
-* '''3200 BC:'''	Early Egyptians use wind to sail boats on the Nile River
-* '''0	   : '''	The Chinese fly kites during battle to signal their troops
-* '''700s	 :'''      People living in Sri Lanka use wind to smelt (separate) metal from rock ore. They would dig large crescent-shaped furnaces near the top of steep mountainsides. In summer, monsoon winds blow up the mountain slopes and into a furnace to create a mini-tornado. Charcoal fires inside the furnace could reach 1200°C (2200°F). Archaeologists believe the furnaces enabled Sri Lankans to make iron and steel for weapons and farming tools.
-* '''950 AD:'''	The first windmills are developed in Persia (present-day Iran). The windmills look like modern day revolving doors, enclosed on two sides to increase the tunnel effect. These windmills grind corn and pump water.
-* '''1200s	 :'''      Europeans begin to build windmills to grind grain. They also built the first post mills out of wood. The Mongolian armies of Genghis Khan capture Persian windmill builders and take them to China to build irrigation windmills. Persian-style windmills are built in the Middle East. In Egypt, windmills grind sugar cane.
-* '''1300s	 :'''      The Dutch invent the smock mill. The smock mill consists of a wooden tower with six or eight sides. The roof on top rotates to keep the sails in the wind.
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-* '''1892        :'''      Danish inventor Poul LaCour invents a Dutch-style windmill with large wooden sails that generates electricity. He discovers that fast-turning rotors with few blades generate more electricity than slow-turning rotors with many blades. By 1908, Denmark has 72 windmills providing low-cost electricity to farms and villages.
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-*'''2000s        :'''      North Hoyle, the largest offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, is built. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 strengthens incentives for wind and other renewable energy sources.
-Source:[[Media:windenergy.pdf| Wind Energy]]<br>
+To read about '''the History of Wind Energy''', '''[http://dolcera.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_History_of_Wind_Energy click here]'''
-To know more about [[the History of Wind Energy]], [http://dolcera.com/wiki/index.php?title=Wind_Energy#The_History_of_Wind_Energy click here]
 ==Global Wind Energy Market==
 ===Market Overview===
 * In the year 2010, the wind capacity reached worldwide '''196’630 Megawatt''', after '''159’050 MW''' in 2009, '''120’903 MW''' in 2008, and '''93’930 MW''' in 2007.
-[[Image:World_Installed.JPG|center|589*277px|thumb|Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
+[[Image:World_Installed2.PNG|center|600px|thumb|Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
 * Wind power showed a growth rate of '''23.6 %''', the lowest growth since 2004 and the second lowest growth of the past decade.
 * For the first time in more than two decades, the market for new wind turbines was smaller than in the previous year and reached an overall size of '''37’642 MW''', after 38'312 MW in 2009.
-[[Image:New.JPG|center|589*277px|thumb|Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
+[[Image:New.PNG|center|600px|thumb|Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
 * All wind turbines installed by the end of 2010 worldwide can generate '''430 Tera watt hours per annum''', more than the total electricity demand of the United Kingdom, the sixth largest economy of the world, and equaling 2.5 % of the global electricity consumption.
 * In the year 2010, altogether '''83 countries''', one more than in 2009, used wind energy for electricity generation. 52 countries increased their total installed capacity, after 49 in the previous year.
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 * The following chart shows the Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity Forecast,under the different scenarios:
-[[Image:Global_Forecast.JPG|center|618*363px|thumb|Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity Forecast, Source: [http://www.gwec.net/fileadmin/documents/Publications/GWEO%202010%20final.pdf Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010]]]
+[[Image:Global_Forecast.PNG|center|1080px|thumb|Global Cumulative Wind Power Capacity Forecast, Source: [http://www.gwec.net/fileadmin/documents/Publications/GWEO%202010%20final.pdf Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010]]]
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 * With '''23.6 %''', the year 2010 showed the second lowest growth rate of the last decade.
-[[Image:World_Market_Growth Rates.JPG|center|594*345px|thumb|World Market Growth Rates, Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
+[[Image:World_Market_Growth Rates.PNG|center|600px|thumb|World Market Growth Rates, Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
 * Before 2010, the annual growth rate had continued to increase since the year 2004, '''peaking in 2009 at 31.7%''', the highest rate since 2001.
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 * The Top 10 countries by Growth Rate are shown in the figure listed below (only markets bigger than 200 MW have been considered):
-[[Image:Top_Growth_Countries.JPG|center|606*428px|thumb|Top Countries by Market Growth Rates, Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
+[[Image:Top_Growth_Countries.PNG|center|600px|thumb|Top Countries by Market Growth Rates, Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
 ==Geographical Market Distribution==
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 ;# [[Regional Breakdown: Advanced scenario (GWEO 2010)]]
-''Note: To know more about the '''[[Forecast Scenarios]]''', [http://dolcera.com/wiki/index.php?title=Forecast_Scenarios click here]''
+''Note: To know more about the '''Forecast Scenarios''' [http://dolcera.com/wiki/index.php?title=Forecast_Scenarios click here]''
-To view the [[Country-wise Installed Wind Power Capacity]] (MW) 2002-2010 (Source: World Wind Energy Association), click here
 ==Country-wise Market Distribution==
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 The top 10 countries by Total Installed Capacity for the year 2010, is illustrated in the chart below:
-[[Image:Top_Installed_Countries.JPG|center|702*434px|thumb|Top Countries by Market Growth Rates, Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
+[[Image:Top_Installed_Countries.PNG|center|600px|thumb|Top Countries by Market Growth Rates, Source: [http://www.wwindea.org/home/images/stories/pdfs/worldwindenergyreport2010_s.pdf World Wind Energy Report, 2010]]]
 To view the Top 10 countries by different other parameters for the year 2010, click on the links below:
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 ;# [[Top 10 countries by Capacity per Land Area (kW/sq. km)]]
 ;# [[Top 10 countries by Capacity per GDP (kW/ million USD)]]
+To view the '''[[Country-wise Installed Wind Power Capacity]]''' (MW) 2002-2010 (Source: World Wind Energy Association), '''[http://dolcera.com/wiki/index.php?title=Country-wise_Installed_Wind_Power_Capacity click here]'''
+==Country Profiles==
+===China===
+<br>'''Wind Energy Outlook for China - 2011 & Beyond'''
+<br>Despite its rapid and seemingly unhampered expansion, the
+Chinese wind power sector continues to face significant
+challenges, including issues surrounding grid access and
+integration, reliability of turbines and a coherent strategy for
+developing China’s offshore wind resource. These issues will
+be prominent during discussions around the twelfth Five-Year
+Plan, which will be passed in March 2011. According to the
+draft plan, this is expected to reflect the Chinese
+government’s continuous and reinforced commitment to
+wind power development, with national wind energy targets
+of 90 GW for 2015 and 200 GW for 2020.
+For a detailed country profile of China please visit this [[China Wind Energy Profile Link]]
+===India===
+<br>'''Wind Energy Main market developments in 2010'''
+<br>Today the Indian market is emerging as one of the major
+manufacturing hubs for wind turbines in Asia. Currently,
+seventeen manufacturers have an annual production capacity
+of 7,500 MW. According to the WISE, the annual wind turbine
+manufacturing capacity in India is likely to exceed
+,000 MW by 2013.
+<br>The Indian market is expanding with the leading wind
+companies like Suzlon, Vestas, Enercon, RRB Energy and GE
+now being joined by new entrants like Gamesa, Siemens, and
+WinWinD, all vying for a greater market share. Suzlon, however,
+is still the market leader with a market share of over 50%.
+<br>The Indian wind industry has not been significantly affected
+by the financial and economic crises. Even in the face of a
+global slowdown, the Indian annual wind power market has
+grown by almost 68%. However, it needs to be pointed out
+that the strong growth in 2010 might have been stimulated
+by developers taking advantage of the accelerated
+depreciation before this option is phased out.
+For a detailed country profile of India please visit this [[India Wind Energy Profile Link]]
+==Market Share Analysis==
+===Global Market Share===
+* Vestas leads the Global Market in the 2010 with a 12% market share according to Make Consulting, while BTM Consulting reports it to have a 14.8% market share.
+* According to Make Consulting, the global market share of Vestas has decreased from 19% in 2008, to 14.5% in 2009, to 12% in 2010.
+* According to BTM Consulting, the global market share of Vestas has changed from 19% in 2008, to 12% in 2009, to 14.8% in 2010.
+* According to Make Consulting, the global market share of GE Energy has decreased from 18% in 2008, to 12.5% in 2009, to 10% in 2010.
+* The market share of world no. 2 Sinovel, has been constantly increasing, from 5% in 2008 , to 9.3% in 2009, to 11% in 2010
+* The top 5 companies have been occupying more than half of the Global Market Share from 2008 to 2010
+Source: [http://www.make-consulting.com Make Consulting], [http://www.btmgcs.com/ BTM Global Consulting]
+The chart given below illustrates the Global Market Share Comparison of Major Wind Energy Companies for the period 2008-2010, as provided by two different agencies, Make Consulting and BTM Consulting:
+[[Image:Market_Share_Comparison.JPG|center|1080px|thumb|Global Market Share Comparison of Major Companies for the period 2008-2010
+, Source: [http://www.make-consulting.com Make Consulting], [http://www.btmgcs.com/ BTM Global Consulting]]]
+===Market Share - Top 10 Markets===
+* While Vestas is the Global Leader, it is the leader in only one of Top 10 markets, which is 10<sup>th</sup> placed Sweden
+* But, Vestas is ranked 2<sup>nd</sup> in 5 of Top 10 markets
+* Sinovel, ranked 2<sup>nd</sup> globally, features only once in the Top 3 Companies list in the Top 10 markets, but scores globally because it leads the largest market China
+* The table given below illustrates the Top 3 players in Top 10 Wind Energy Markets of the world:
+{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="50%" align="center"
+|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Market'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''MW'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''No. 1'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''No. 2'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''No. 3'''</font>
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''China'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|18928
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Sinovel
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Goldwind
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Dongfang
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''USA'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|5115
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|GE Energy
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Siemens
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''India'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2139
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''Germany'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1551
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''UK'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1522
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Siemens
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gamesa
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''Spain'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1516
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gamesa
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|GE Energy
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''France'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1186
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''Italy'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|948
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gamesa
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''Canada'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|690
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Siemens
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|GE Energy
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|'''Sweeden'''
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|604
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Siemens
+|-
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1" colspan = "5"|''Source: BTM Consult - part of Navigant Consulting - March 2011''
+|-
+|}<br clear="all">
+Source: [http://www.btm.dk/reports/world+market+update+2010 BTM Consult]
 ==Company Profiles==
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 # '''[[Vestas Wind Systems A/S]]'''
 # '''[[Suzlon Energy]]'''
-# '''[[GE Energy]]'''
-= Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Search Strategy =
+==Major Wind Turbine Suppliers==
+{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="50%" align="center"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Turbine maker'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Rotor blades'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Gear boxes'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Generators'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Towers'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Controllers'''</font>
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Vestas, LM
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Bosch Rexroth, Hansen, Wingery, Moventas
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Weier, Elin, ABB, LeroySomer
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Vestas, NEG, DMI
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Cotas (Vestas),<br>NEG (Dancontrol)
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|GE energy
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|LM, Tecsis
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Wingery, Bosch, Rexroth, Eickhoff, GE
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Loher, GE
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|DMI, Omnical, SIAG
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|GE
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gamesa
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gamesa, LM
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Echesa (Gamesa), Winergy, Hansen
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Indar (Gamesa), Cantarey
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gamesa
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Ingelectric (Gamesa)
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Direct drive
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|KGW, SAM
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Enercon
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Siemens<br>wind
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Siemens, LM
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Winergy
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|ABB
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Roug, KGW
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Siemens, KK Electronic
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Hansen, Winergy
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Suzlon,<br>Siemens
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Suzlon
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Suzlon, Mita Teknik
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Repower
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|LM
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Winergy, Renk, Eickhoff
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|N/A
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|N/A
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Mita Teknik, ReGuard
+|-
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Nordex
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Nordex
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Winergy, Eickhoff, Maag
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Loher
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Nordex, Omnical
+|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"| Nordex, Mita Teknik
+|-
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1" colspan = "6"|''Source: BTM Consult''
+|-
+|}<br clear="all">
+==Products of Top Companies==
+{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" width=”42”|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S.No.'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Company'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Product'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Specifications'''</font>
+|-valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|1
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.vestas.com/en/wind-power-plants/procurement/turbine-overview/v80-2.0-mw.aspx#/vestas-univers Vestas]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|V80
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power: '''2.0 MW,  '''Frequency:''' 50 Hz/60 Hz, '''Number of Poles:''' 4-pole, '''Operating Temperature: -'''30°C to 40°
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|2
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.vestas.com/en/wind-power-plants/procurement/turbine-overview/v80-2.0-mw.aspx#/vestas-univers Vestas]</u></font>
+|V90
+|'''Rated Power:''' 1.8/2.0 MW, '''Frequency :''' 50 Hz/60 Hz, '''Number of Poles :''' 4-pole(50 Hz)/6-pole(60 Hz), '''Operating Temperature: -'''30°C to 40°
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|3
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.vestas.com/en/wind-power-plants/procurement/turbine-overview/v80-2.0-mw.aspx#/vestas-univers Vestas]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|V90 Offshore
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 3.0 MW, '''Frequency:''' 50 Hz/60 Hz, '''Number of Poles:''' 4-pole, '''Operating Temperature: '''-30°C to 40°
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|4
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.china-windturbine.com/news/doubly_wind_turbines.htm North Heavy Company]</u></font>
+|2 MW DFIG
+|'''Rated Power:''' 2.0 MW, '''Rated Voltage:''' 690V, '''Rated Current:''' 1670A, '''Frequency:''' 50Hz, '''Number of Poles :''' 4-pole,  '''Rotor Rated Voltage:''' 1840V, '''Rotor Rated Current''' 670A, '''Rated Speed:''' 1660rpm;''' Power Speed Range: '''520-1950 rpm, '''Insulation Class:''' H, '''Protection Class:''' IP54,  '''Motor Temperature Rise''' =<nowiki><</nowiki>95K
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|5
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:X9KReq0YEigJ:www.iberdrolarenewables.us/bluecreek/docs/primary/03-Appendices/_Q-Brochure-of-G-90-Turbine/Brochure-G-90-Turbine.pdf+gamesa+g90&hl=en&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgldaLogi1i5Pg71zE-FO_AMqbeKL5wJiA8LVklgq5ev2in Gamesa]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|G90
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Voltage:''' 690 V,  '''Frequency:''' 50 Hz,  '''Number of Poles:''' 4,  '''Rotational Speed:''' 900:1,900 rpm (rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz); '''Rated Stator Current: '''1,500 A @ 690 V, '''Protection Class:''' IP 54, '''Power Factor(standard):'''  0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, '''Power Factor(Optional):''' 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|6
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
+| N80
+|'''Rated Power:''' 2.5 MW, '''Rated Voltage:''' 690V, '''Frequency:''' 50/60Hz, '''Cooling Systems:''' liquid/air
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|7
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"| N90
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 2.5 MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690V,''' Frequency: '''50/60Hz,''' Cooling Systems: '''liquid/air
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|8
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
+|N100
+|'''Rated Power:''' 2.4 MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690V, '''Frequency: '''50/60Hz, '''Cooling Systems: '''liquid/air
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|9
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"| N117
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 2.5 MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690V, '''Frequency: '''50/60Hz, '''Cooling Systems: '''liquid/air
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|10
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.converteam.com/majic/pageServer/1704040148/en/index.html Converteam]</u></font>
+|DFIG
+|NA
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|11
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://geoho.en.alibaba.com/product/252321923-0/1_5MW_doubly_fed_asynchronous_generator.html Xian Geoho Energy Technology]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|1.5MW DFIG
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1550KW,  '''Rated Voltage: '''690V, '''Rated Speed: '''1755 r/min, '''Speed Range: '''975<nowiki>~</nowiki>1970 r/min, '''Number of Poles: '''4-pole, '''Stator Rated Voltage: '''690V±10%, '''Stator Rated Current: '''1115A; '''Rotor Rated Voltage: '''320V, '''Rotor Rated Current: '''430A, '''Winding Connection: '''Y / Y, '''Power Factor: '''0.95(Lead) <nowiki>~</nowiki> 0.95Lag,''' Protection Class: '''IP54, '''Insulation Class: '''H, '''Work Mode: '''S1, '''Installation ModeI: '''M B3, '''Cooling Mode: '''Air cooling,  '''Weight: '''6950kg
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|12
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/products/custom_engineered/DF_WR_ind_generator.html Tecowestinghouse]</u></font>
+|TW450XX (0.5-1 KW)
+|'''Rated Power:''' 0.5 -1 KW, '''Rated Voltage: '''460/ 575/ 690 V, '''Frequency: '''50/ 60 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4/6,''' Ambient Temp.(°C): -'''40 to 50, '''Speed Range (% of Synch. Speed): '''68% to 134%,  '''Power Factor (Leading): -'''0.90 to <nowiki>+</nowiki>0.90 , '''Insulation Class: '''H/F, '''Efficiency: '''<nowiki>></nowiki>= 96%
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|13
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/products/custom_engineered/DF_WR_ind_generator.html Tecowestinghouse]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|TW500XX (1-2 KW)
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1-2 kW,''' Rated Voltage:''' 460/ 575/ 690 V, '''Frequency:''' 50/ 60 Hz, '''Number of Poles:''' 4/6, Ambient Temp.(°C): -40 to 50; '''Speed Range (% of Synch. Speed):''' 68 to 134%, '''Power Factor(Leading): -'''0.90 to <nowiki>+</nowiki>0.90, '''Insulation Class: '''H/F, '''Efficiency:''' <nowiki>></nowiki>= 96%
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|14
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/products/custom_engineered/DF_WR_ind_generator.html Tecowestinghouse]</u></font>
+|TW560XX (2-3 KW)
+|'''Rated Power: '''2-3kW, '''Rated Voltage: '''460/ 575/ 690 V, '''Frequency: '''50/ 60 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4/6, '''Ambient Temp(°C): ''' -40 to 50, '''Speed Range(% of Synch. Speed)''':''' '''68 to 134%, '''Power Factor(Leading):''' -0.90 to <nowiki>+</nowiki>0.90, '''Insulation Class: '''H/F, '''Efficiency:''' <nowiki>></nowiki>= 96%.
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|15
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.acciona-na.com/About-Us/Our-Projects/U-S-/West-Branch-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Assembly-Plant.aspx Acciona]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|AW1500
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1.5MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690 V, '''Frequency: '''50 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4,  '''Rotational Speed: '''900:1,900 rpm(rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz), '''Rated Stator Current: '''1,500 A @ 690 V, '''Protection Class: '''IP54, '''Power Factor(standard): '''0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, '''Power factor(optional):''' 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center"|16
+|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.acciona-na.com/About-Us/Our-Projects/U-S-/West-Branch-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Assembly-Plant.aspx Acciona]</u></font>
+|AW3000
+|'''Rated Power:''' 3.0MW, '''Rated Voltage: ''' 690 V, '''Frequency: '''50 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4, '''Rotational Speed: '''900:1,900 rpm(rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz), '''Rated Stator Current: '''1,500 A @ 690 V, '''Protection Class: '''IP54, '''Power Factor(standard): '''0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, '''Power Factor (optional):''' 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
+|- valign="top"
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|17
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://gepower.com/businesses/ge_wind_energy/en/index.htm General Electric]</u></font>
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|GE 1.5/2.5MW
+|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1.5/2.5 MW, '''Frequency(Hz): '''50/60
+|-
+|}
+= IP Search & Analysis =
+== Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Search Strategy ==
 The present study on the IP activity in the area of horizontal axis wind turbines with focus on '''''Doubly-fed Induction Generator (DFIG)''''' is based on a search conducted on Thomson Innovation.
-==Control Patents==
+===Control Patents===
 {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
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 |}
-==Patent Classes==
+===Patent Classes===
 {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
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 |}
-==Concept Table==
+===Concept Table===
 {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
 |align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" rowspan = "2" width="38"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S. No.'''</font>
@@ Line 278: / Line 557: @@
 |}
-==Thomson Innovation Search==
+===Thomson Innovation Search===
 '''Database:''' Thomson Innovation<br>
 '''Patent coverage:''' US EP WO JP DE GB FR CN KR DWPI<br>
@@ Line 375: / Line 654: @@
 |}
-=Taxonomy=
+==Taxonomy==
 *''Use the mouse(click and drag/scroll up or down/click on nodes) to explore nodes in the detailed taxonomy''
 *''Click on the red arrow adjacent to the node name to view the content for that particular node in the dashboard''
@@ Line 382: / Line 661: @@
 |}
-=Sample Analysis=
+==Sample Analysis==
 A sample of 139 patents from the search is analyzed based on the taxonomy.
 Provided a link below for sample spread sheet analysis for doubly-fed induction generators.<br>
 ===Patent Analysis===
 {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" rowspan = "2" width="38"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S. No'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" rowspan = "2" width="38"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S.No.'''</font>
 |align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" rowspan = "2" |<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Patent/Publication No.'''</font>
 |align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" rowspan = "2" width="105"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Publication Date<br>'''(mm/dd/yyyy)</font>
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 ===Article Analysis===
 {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" width="38"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S No.'''</font>
+|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" width="38"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S.No.'''</font>
 |align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Title'''</font>
 |align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" width="105"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Publication Date<br>'''(mm/dd/yyyy)</font>
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 Click '''[[Media:Doublyfed_induction_generators1.xls| here]]''' to view the detailed analysis sheet for doubly-fed induction generators article analysis.
 <br>
 ===Top Cited Patents===
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 * Below table shows a sample representation of white space analysis for controlling DFIG parameters with converters, based on the sample analysis.
 {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="14" width="20%"
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''White Space of converters used to control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''White Space of converters used to control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Active power'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Active power'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Reactive Power'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Reactive Power'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Decoupled P-Q control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Decoupled P-Q control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Field oriented control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Field oriented control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Direct torque control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Direct torque control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Speed control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Speed control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Frequency Control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Frequency Control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Pitch control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Pitch control'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''PWM Technique'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''PWM Technique'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Low voltage ride through'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Low voltage ride through'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Network fault/Grid fault'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Network fault/Grid fault'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Faults'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Faults'''</font></center>
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Temp control'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Temp control'''</font></center>
 |-
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Grid Side active converters'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Grid Side active converters'''</font></center>
 |[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220070052394%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20070052394&RS=DN/20070052394 US20070052394A1]
 [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220060028025%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20060028025&RS=DN/20060028025 US20060028025A1]
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 [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090008938%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090008938&RS=DN/20090008938 US20090008938A1]
 |-
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Grid side passive converters'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Grid side passive converters'''</font></center>
 |[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220030151259%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20030151259&RS=DN/20030151259 US20030151259A1]
 |[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220030151259%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20030151259&RS=DN/20030151259 US20030151259A1]
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 |-
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Rotor side converter'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Rotor side converter'''</font></center>
 |[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220100142237%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20100142237&RS=DN/20100142237 US20100142237A1]
 [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220070052394%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20070052394&RS=DN/20070052394 US20070052394A1]
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 [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090008938%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090008938&RS=DN/20090008938 US20090008938A1]
 |-
-| style="background-color:#99ccff;"| <center>'''Matrix converters'''</center>
+| style="background-color:#4F81BD;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Matrix converters'''</font></center>
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-=Products=
+==Key Findings==
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+=== Major Players ===
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD" width=”38”|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''S. No.'''</font>
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Company'''</font>
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Product'''</font>
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Specifications'''</font>
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-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.vestas.com/en/wind-power-plants/procurement/turbine-overview/v80-2.0-mw.aspx#/vestas-univers Vestas]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|V80
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power: '''2.0 MW,  '''Frequency:''' 50 Hz/60 Hz, '''Number of Poles:''' 4-pole, '''Operating Temperature: -'''30°C to 40°
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.vestas.com/en/wind-power-plants/procurement/turbine-overview/v80-2.0-mw.aspx#/vestas-univers Vestas]</u></font>
-|V90
-|'''Rated Power:''' 1.8/2.0 MW, '''Frequency :''' 50 Hz/60 Hz, '''Number of Poles :''' 4-pole(50 Hz)/6-pole(60 Hz), '''Operating Temperature: -'''30°C to 40°
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-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.vestas.com/en/wind-power-plants/procurement/turbine-overview/v80-2.0-mw.aspx#/vestas-univers Vestas]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|V90 Offshore
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 3.0 MW, '''Frequency:''' 50 Hz/60 Hz, '''Number of Poles:''' 4-pole, '''Operating Temperature: '''-30°C to 40°
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.china-windturbine.com/news/doubly_wind_turbines.htm North Heavy Company]</u></font>
-|2 MW DFIG
-|'''Rated Power:''' 2.0 MW, '''Rated Voltage:''' 690V, '''Rated Current:''' 1670A, '''Frequency:''' 50Hz, '''Number of Poles :''' 4-pole,  '''Rotor Rated Voltage:''' 1840V, '''Rotor Rated Current''' 670A, '''Rated Speed:''' 1660rpm;''' Power Speed Range: '''520-1950 rpm, '''Insulation Class:''' H, '''Protection Class:''' IP54,  '''Motor Temperature Rise''' =<nowiki><</nowiki>95K
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-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:X9KReq0YEigJ:www.iberdrolarenewables.us/bluecreek/docs/primary/03-Appendices/_Q-Brochure-of-G-90-Turbine/Brochure-G-90-Turbine.pdf+gamesa+g90&hl=en&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgldaLogi1i5Pg71zE-FO_AMqbeKL5wJiA8LVklgq5ev2in Gamesa]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|G90
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Voltage:''' 690 V,  '''Frequency:''' 50 Hz,  '''Number of Poles:''' 4,  '''Rotational Speed:''' 900:1,900 rpm (rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz); '''Rated Stator Current: '''1,500 A @ 690 V, '''Protection Class:''' IP 54, '''Power Factor(standard):'''  0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, '''Power Factor(Optional):''' 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
-| N80
-|'''Rated Power:''' 2.5 MW, '''Rated Voltage:''' 690V, '''Frequency:''' 50/60Hz, '''Cooling Systems:''' liquid/air
-|- valign="top"
-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|7
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"| N90
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 2.5 MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690V,''' Frequency: '''50/60Hz,''' Cooling Systems: '''liquid/air
-|- valign="top"
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
-|N100
-|'''Rated Power:''' 2.4 MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690V, '''Frequency: '''50/60Hz, '''Cooling Systems: '''liquid/air
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-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|9
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.nordex-online.com/en/products-services/wind-turbines/n100-25-mw Nordex]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"| N117
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 2.5 MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690V, '''Frequency: '''50/60Hz, '''Cooling Systems: '''liquid/air
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.converteam.com/majic/pageServer/1704040148/en/index.html Converteam]</u></font>
-|DFIG
-|NA
-|- valign="top"
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-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://geoho.en.alibaba.com/product/252321923-0/1_5MW_doubly_fed_asynchronous_generator.html Xian Geoho Energy Technology]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|1.5MW DFIG
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1550KW,  '''Rated Voltage: '''690V, '''Rated Speed: '''1755 r/min, '''Speed Range: '''975<nowiki>~</nowiki>1970 r/min, '''Number of Poles: '''4-pole, '''Stator Rated Voltage: '''690V±10%, '''Stator Rated Current: '''1115A; '''Rotor Rated Voltage: '''320V, '''Rotor Rated Current: '''430A, '''Winding Connection: '''Y / Y, '''Power Factor: '''0.95(Lead) <nowiki>~</nowiki> 0.95Lag,''' Protection Class: '''IP54, '''Insulation Class: '''H, '''Work Mode: '''S1, '''Installation ModeI: '''M B3, '''Cooling Mode: '''Air cooling,  '''Weight: '''6950kg
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/products/custom_engineered/DF_WR_ind_generator.html Tecowestinghouse]</u></font>
-|TW450XX (0.5-1 KW)
-|'''Rated Power:''' 0.5 -1 KW, '''Rated Voltage: '''460/ 575/ 690 V, '''Frequency: '''50/ 60 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4/6,''' Ambient Temp.(°C): -'''40 to 50, '''Speed Range (% of Synch. Speed): '''68% to 134%,  '''Power Factor (Leading): -'''0.90 to <nowiki>+</nowiki>0.90 , '''Insulation Class: '''H/F, '''Efficiency: '''<nowiki>></nowiki>= 96%
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-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|13
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/products/custom_engineered/DF_WR_ind_generator.html Tecowestinghouse]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|TW500XX (1-2 KW)
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1-2 kW,''' Rated Voltage:''' 460/ 575/ 690 V, '''Frequency:''' 50/ 60 Hz, '''Number of Poles:''' 4/6, Ambient Temp.(°C): -40 to 50; '''Speed Range (% of Synch. Speed):''' 68 to 134%, '''Power Factor(Leading): -'''0.90 to <nowiki>+</nowiki>0.90, '''Insulation Class: '''H/F, '''Efficiency:''' <nowiki>></nowiki>= 96%
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-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.tecowestinghouse.com/products/custom_engineered/DF_WR_ind_generator.html Tecowestinghouse]</u></font>
-|TW560XX (2-3 KW)
-|'''Rated Power: '''2-3kW, '''Rated Voltage: '''460/ 575/ 690 V, '''Frequency: '''50/ 60 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4/6, '''Ambient Temp(°C): ''' -40 to 50, '''Speed Range(% of Synch. Speed)''':''' '''68 to 134%, '''Power Factor(Leading):''' -0.90 to <nowiki>+</nowiki>0.90, '''Insulation Class: '''H/F, '''Efficiency:''' <nowiki>></nowiki>= 96%.
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-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.acciona-na.com/About-Us/Our-Projects/U-S-/West-Branch-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Assembly-Plant.aspx Acciona]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|AW1500
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1.5MW, '''Rated Voltage: '''690 V, '''Frequency: '''50 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4,  '''Rotational Speed: '''900:1,900 rpm(rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz), '''Rated Stator Current: '''1,500 A @ 690 V, '''Protection Class: '''IP54, '''Power Factor(standard): '''0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, '''Power factor(optional):''' 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
-|- valign="top"
-|align = "center"|16
-|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.acciona-na.com/About-Us/Our-Projects/U-S-/West-Branch-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Assembly-Plant.aspx Acciona]</u></font>
-|AW3000
-|'''Rated Power:''' 3.0MW, '''Rated Voltage: ''' 690 V, '''Frequency: '''50 Hz, '''Number of Poles: '''4, '''Rotational Speed: '''900:1,900 rpm(rated 1,680 rpm) (50Hz), '''Rated Stator Current: '''1,500 A @ 690 V, '''Protection Class: '''IP54, '''Power Factor(standard): '''0.98 CAP - 0.96 IND at partial loads and 1 at nominal power, '''Power Factor (optional):''' 0.95 CAP - 0.95 IND throughout the power range
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-|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|17
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://gepower.com/businesses/ge_wind_energy/en/index.htm General Electric]</u></font>
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|GE 1.5/2.5MW
-|bgcolor = "#DCE6F1"|'''Rated Power:''' 1.5/2.5 MW, '''Frequency(Hz): '''50/60
-|-
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-=Key Findings=
-== Major Players ==
 * [http://www.vestas.com/ Vestas Wind Energy Systems] and [http://www.ge.com/ General Electric] are the major players in wind energy generation technology.
 [[Image:Wind_Major_Players.png|center|thumb|700px|'''Major Players''']]
-== Key Patents ==
+=== Key Patents ===
 * The key patents in the field are held by [http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/wind_installed_capacity.asp US Windpower], [http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/RENEW/Wind/windhome.shtml Oregon State] and [http://www.vestas.com/ Vestas Wind Energy Systems].
 [[Image:wind_top_cited.png|center|thumb|700px|'''Key Patents''']]
-== IP Activity ==
+=== IP Activity ===
 * Patenting activity has seen a very high growth rate in the last two years.
 [[Image:ind_pat_act_3.png|center|thumb|700px|'''Year wise IP Activity''']]
-== Geographical Activity ==
+=== Geographical Activity ===
 * USA, China, Germany, Spain, and India are very active in wind energy research.
 [[Image:wind_geographical_act.png|center|thumb|700px|'''Geographical Activity''']]
-== Research Trend ==
+=== Research Trend ===
 * Around 86% patents are on controlling the doubly-fed induction generation(DFIG) which indicates high research activity going on in rating and controlling of the DFIG systems.
-== Issues in the Technology ==
+=== Issues in the Technology ===
 * 86% of the patent on DFIG operation are focusing on grid connected mode of operation, suggesting continuous operation of the DFIG system during weak and storm winds, grid voltage sags, and grid faults are major issues in the current scenario.
 [[Image:Windenergyanalysis.jpg|center|1200px|thumb|'''Problem Solution Mapping''']]
-== Emerging Player ==
+=== Emerging Player ===
 * [http://www.woodward.com/ Woodward] is a new and fast developing player in the field of DFIG technology. The company filed 10 patent applications in the field in year 2010, while it has no prior IP activity.

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Introduction

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Market Research

The History of Wind Energy

Global Wind Energy Market

Market Overview

Global Market Forecast

Market Growth Rates

Geographical Market Distribution

Country-wise Market Distribution

Country Profiles

China

India

Market Share Analysis

Global Market Share

Market Share - Top 10 Markets

Company Profiles

Major Wind Turbine Suppliers

Products of Top Companies

IP Search & Analysis

Doubly-fed Induction Generator: Search Strategy

Control Patents

Patent Classes

Concept Table

Thomson Innovation Search

Taxonomy

Sample Analysis

Patent Analysis

Article Analysis

Top Cited Patents

Top Cited Articles

White Space Analysis

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Key Findings

Major Players

Key Patents

IP Activity

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Research Trend

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