Control system for wind energy harvester arrays

Abstract

A power generation system includes: a frame; a plurality of units supported by the frame and configured to convert fluid-induced mechanical energy to electrical energy; a member that is moveable relative to the frame; an actuator operable to move the member; and a controller communicably coupled to the actuator and configured to perform operations comprising: receiving, by the controller, flow data indicating a characteristic of fluid flow over the plurality of units; receiving, by the controller, power data indicating a parameter of electrical power output by the plurality of units; and based on the flow data and the power data, transmitting a control signal to the actuator to cause the actuator to move the member relative to the frame. A first unit of the plurality of units comprises: a first element; and a second element, wherein relative motion between the first element and the second element generates electrical energy.

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