Optimization of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Output Power in Wind Power Plants Using the Gray Wolf Optimization Method

Abstract

Wind is a renewable energy that is expected to meet the availability of energy sources as needed. The electrical power produced by the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator at Wind Power Plants in Indonesia is influenced by low wind conditions with wind speeds only ranging from 2.5 to 6 m/s. So that the output voltage can produce optimal power with a low and fluctuating average wind speed, an optimization will be carried out using the Gray Wolf Optimization method which is inspired by the social strata of wolves in hunting their prey. This method works by measuring the voltage and current at the load to get optimal power and maximize the existing power extraction using Maximum Power Point Tracking.