ABSTRACT We introduce and validate an innovative generator topology of a flux‐switching machine (FSM) utilising high‐temperature superconducting (HTS) stator‐side field coils (HTS‐FSM). This is particularly suitable for an application in offshore wind energy systems. First, we establish the geo‐strategic and techno‐commercial relevance of this innovation. Second, we report the electromagnetic performance analysis in comparison to the classical FSM of excitation provided by permanent magnets (PM‐FSM). We describe the numerical models of electromagnetic phenomena employing the finite element method. The results demonstrate that the electromagnetic performance of the HTS‐FSM offers a viable, sustainable and geopolitically secure foundation for the development of next‐generation, high‐power‐class offshore wind turbines.
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