Application of voltage controller with buck-boost converter model PLTB (the Gorlov turbine) to maximize power output

PLTB (Wind Power Plant) is one of renewable alternative energy sources could be developed. The aim of this research is implement a voltage control system in order to maximize the wind turbine generator power (model rotor wind Gorlov). Stability has become a main problem in this research since the utilization of wind turbine generates unstable output power. The previous research has been done by modify the vanes on the model PLTB with aerofoil vanes NACA 0018 Series to obtain optimal turbine performance. However the result was not significant, so it is necessary to perform research by modify the electrical parts. Generate turbine's stable output voltage is the aim of its development. Development by electrical parts including development of bucks-boost converter. It working principle is decrease the voltage value when the voltage below the set point. By performed this method, the stable output voltage is expected. The research methods including designing, assembling and testing the converter. The results of this research is succeeded in obtaining a stable output voltage for voltage variations converter input between 2–18 volt.