Design, modelling, optimisation and comparison of different strategies for reducing permanent magnet use in large offshore wind turbines on a cost of energy basis.

The study undergoes a list of objectives as shown below:
1. Modelling and design of alternative generator excitation for a wind turbine
2. Compare different generator excitation strategies for a wind turbine generator on a Cost of Energy basis
3. Model costs – material and manufacturing – of alternative strategies
4. Model losses in alternative strategies
5. Estimate availability of alternative strategies
6. Optimise generators for suitable offshore configurations
7. Examine Integration, operation and maintenance, life time