Advanced Wind Energy Systems: Comprehensive Insights into Analysis, Design, Control, and Optimization

Dear Colleagues,

In this era of advanced wind energy systems, the dominant presence of wind turbines on our landscapes signifies more than just a shift towards cleaner energy. They stand as beacons of modern advancements in design, control, analysis, and optimization. This progression is not limited to the vast stretches of traditional onshore farms but also spans to offshore behemoths, urbanized wind solutions, and elevated wind energy mechanisms. The integration of sophisticated aerodynamic models, innovative design strategies, and refined control mechanisms has culminated in wind turbines that boast unparalleled efficiency, tenacity, and versatility. Alongside this, the diversification of their deployment across varying terrains and conditions has intensified research on their monitoring, longevity, and fault tolerance, leading to the inception of turbines that are increasingly intelligent and durable.

The intention of this special issue is to curate and distribute the most contemporary breakthroughs concerning the design, optimization, application, control, and health monitoring of wind energy systems.

Areas that are particularly compelling for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

• High-fidelity, efficient aerodynamic models for wind turbines;
• Socio-economic considerations in wind energy deployment and management;
• AI and machine learning in wind turbine design and predictive control;
• Digital twins for real-time turbine performance monitoring;
• Eco-design principles for sustainable wind turbine lifecycle;
• Additive manufacturing for turbine component enhancement;
• Topology optimization for peak turbine efficiency;
• Integrated design approaches emphasizing total turbine optimization;
• IoT in turbine design for real-time data and adaptive operation;
• Cloud-based tools for turbine modeling and optimization.

Your insights, research, and innovations in these domains would greatly enrich this collaborative endeavor. Let's continue to propel wind energy into the zenith of its potential!

Dr. John Hall
Guest Editor

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• wind energy
• wind turbines
• aerodynamic
• onshore and offshore wind farms
• AI and machine learning
• modeling and optimization