New Trends in Wind Energy and Wind Turbines

Dear Colleagues,

Wind energy stands as a cornerstone of the global transition towards sustainable and renewable power generation. As the world grapples with climate change and the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, the role of wind power continues to expand, driven by technological advancements, increasing efficiency, and declining costs. Modern wind turbines, from their aerodynamic designs to their sophisticated control systems, represent a pinnacle of engineering innovation. However, the continuous evolution of energy demands, grid integration challenges, and the need for enhanced reliability and cost-effectiveness necessitate ongoing research and development. This Special Issue aims to capture the cutting-edge developments and emerging trends that are shaping the future of wind energy, addressing both the opportunities and challenges in this dynamic field.

This Special Issue seeks to highlight the most recent advances related to the theory, design, modelling, application, control, and condition monitoring of wind energy systems and wind turbines. We invite high-quality, original research articles and comprehensive review papers that contribute to the understanding and progression of wind energy technologies. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses innovations across the entire wind energy value chain, from fundamental research to practical applications and operational improvements.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced Wind Turbine Design;
• Offshore Wind Energy Systems;
• Wind Energy Conversion Systems;
• Smart Grid Integration and Hybrid Systems;
• Operation, Maintenance, and Reliability;
• Wind Resource Assessment and Forecasting;
• Environmental and Socio-economic Aspects;
• Small-Scale and Distributed Wind Energy.

Dr. Guowei Qian
Dr. Dachuan Feng
Dr. Ruiyang He
Guest Editors

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