This paper examines the main technologies that have been developed for mini-hydropower generators. A quick overview of hydraulic turbines and their energetic characteristics is given and different generator solutions are analyzed. The different technologies being considered include synchronous and induction machines, variable and fixed speed systems, grid-connected (direct-on-line) and converter-based solutions. A simple comparison for different generator combinations is presented.

Generator Technologies in Alpine Mini Hydropower Microgrids: A Review / Olivo, M., Vicenzutti, A., Chiandone, M., Sulligoi, G., Tessarolo, A.. - ELETTRONICO. - (2025), pp. 1-6. (117th AEIT International Annual Conference, AEIT 2025 Amantea, Italia 10-12 September 2025) [10.23919/aeit67669.2025.11218118].

Generator Technologies in Alpine Mini Hydropower Microgrids: A Review

Olivo M.;Vicenzutti A.;Chiandone M.;Sulligoi G.;Tessarolo A.
2025-01-01

Abstract

This paper examines the main technologies that have been developed for mini-hydropower generators. A quick overview of hydraulic turbines and their energetic characteristics is given and different generator solutions are analyzed. The different technologies being considered include synchronous and induction machines, variable and fixed speed systems, grid-connected (direct-on-line) and converter-based solutions. A simple comparison for different generator combinations is presented.
2025
978-88-87237-63-4
979-8-3315-8714-7
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
Generator_Technologies_in_Alpine_Mini_Hydropower_Microgrids_A_Review.pdf

Accesso chiuso

Descrizione: Articolo pubblicato
Tipologia: Documento in Versione Editoriale
Licenza: Copyright Editore
Dimensione 499.05 kB
Formato Adobe PDF
499.05 kB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia
Pubblicazioni consigliate

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11368/3127341
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus 1
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact