Advancing wind turbines through control co-design: An integrative review

by Saeid Bayat, Chad Peterson, Yong Hoon Lee, Jenna Iori and James T. Allison
Abstract:
Control co-design (CCD) represents an integrated approach to simultaneously optimize the physical design and control strategies of wind turbines, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This review explores the current state of CCD, addressing advancements in methodologies, challenges in defining and quantifying couplings, and limitations in existing applications. While CCD has demonstrated potential in improving wind turbine design, gaps remain in standardizing coupling metrics and expanding its applicability to broader design problems. By establishing robust methodologies and addressing current challenges, CCD can become a transformative approach in advancing sustainable and cost-effective wind energy systems.
Reference:
Saeid Bayat, Chad Peterson, Yong Hoon Lee, Jenna Iori and James T. Allison (2026). “Advancing wind turbines through control co-design: An integrative review”, Applied Energy, 416:127951.
Bibtex Entry:
@article{Bayat2026wtccdapen,
    author = {Bayat, Saeid and Peterson, Chad and Lee, Yong Hoon and Iori, Jenna and Allison, James T.},
    title = {Advancing wind turbines through control co-design: An integrative review},
    journal = {Applied Energy},
    year ={2026},
    volume = {416},
    number = {},
    pages = {127951},
    doi = {10.1016/j.apenergy.2026.127951},
    note = {},
%    gsid = {},
    abstract = {Control co-design (CCD) represents an integrated approach to simultaneously optimize the physical design and control strategies of wind turbines, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This review explores the current state of CCD, addressing advancements in methodologies, challenges in defining and quantifying couplings, and limitations in existing applications. While CCD has demonstrated potential in improving wind turbine design, gaps remain in standardizing coupling metrics and expanding its applicability to broader design problems. By establishing robust methodologies and addressing current challenges, CCD can become a transformative approach in advancing sustainable and cost-effective wind energy systems.},
}