Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define Tip speed ratio, stall and pitch control for wind turbine
(b)
What do you mean by solar cell, module, panel and array?
(c)
Explain different power electronic converter technologies used in wind energy conversion system.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3160917 Wind And Solar Energy Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3160917
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Define Betz limit and explain its significance in wind energy conversion.
(b)
Explain the solar energy availability in India throughout the year.
(c)
Explain V-I characteristics of a solar cell.
OR
(c)
Draw and explain perturbed and observe MPPT algorithm.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
What is Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)?
(b)
Write short note on DFIG type of Wind Generator.
(c)
Explain Converter in case of Solar System.
OR
(a)
What is Solar Day Length?
(b)
Explain the fault ride-through for Wind farms in brief.
(c)
Write short notes on types of Generators used in Wind Turbines.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Differentiate Grid-Connected system and Standalone system.
(b)
Derive an expression for power generation in wind turbine.
(c)
What is an induction generator? Discuss its working and operating characteristics.
OR
(a)
What is grid code and why it is required?
(b)
What are the Power quality issues occurring during integration of solar–wind with grid?
(c)
Write technical note on Solar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Describe the process of battery sizing for solar applications.
(b)
Classify Fixed and Variable speed wind turbines.
(c)
Explain solar pond in detail.
OR
(a)
Give the types of Solar Collector.
(b)
List out application of Solar Thermal systems.
(c)
Write short note on Solar Street Light.
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