Where can induction generators be widely used for?

[James R.]

If you are not aware of induction generators. They're widely used in wind turbines, especially older and mid-sized setups, because they're rugged, low-maintenance, and play nicely with the grid. You'll also find them in small hydro plants, industrial energy recovery systems, and places where speed isn't perfectly constant but reliability matters more than finesse.

 

[migara]

True. Simple, strong, and reliable-that's why induction generators are still used in wind and small hydro setups

 

[putrijona]

Yeah, pretty much this. You'll see induction generators a lot in wind and small hydro, but also in industrial setups like energy recovery or conveyor systems. They're simple, tough, and don't need much maintenance, which is why people still use them when reliability matters more than perfect control.