Revival by automation of induction generator for distributed power systems, in Romanian academic research

The paper approaches the half-century history and the main research results of the academic staff and researchers from “Politehnica” University of Timisoara (Universitatea “Politehnica” Timisoara—UPT) and their collaboration with the academic, research and production environment concerning the use of induction machine as power supply in microhydro plants and windmills in particular; from among these collaborators we mention: The Romanian Academy—Timisoara Branch, The Institute for Automation IPA—Timisoara Branch, The Research and Modernization Institute for Energetics ICEMENERG Bucharest, The National Institute for Heat Engines INMT Bucharest, The Machine Construction Works UCMR—Resita, “Electroputere” Works—Craiova and “Electromotor” Works—Timisoara.