The aim of this paper is to compare WT control techniques from small to large scales levels, identifying common challenges and developments to achieve intelligent control algorithms at the small-to-medium scale levels. Therefore, the potential impact of increasing the competitiveness of wind energy in urban and suburban areas is explored and discussed through affordable and feasible levelised wind electricity costs.
The paper is structured as follows: after a brief introduction, Section 2 highlights the major system level challenges for the SSWT and Section 3 describes the control techniques identifying various limitations and techniques for LSWT. Then, Section 4 identifies the constraints and applications for SSWT. Finally,Section 5 draws the general discussion and conclusions on this comprehensive review.