Due to some excellent characteristics

such as non-proprietary

modular

parametric

cross-platform portability and compatibility

high scalability

etc.

generic model for renewable energy generation has been attached more and more attention in renewable energy grid-connected analysis

and along with persistent optimization and improvement

its adaptability and generality will obtain ever-promotion. The generic model constitutes the research foundation for renewable energy generation models. The classification of wind power generators is provided firstly

and then the more applicable second generation generic models

are reviewed

which is grid-connected and includes power electronic devices

and the structures

parameters and validation of the model are emphasized

and its problems to be improved are pointed out. The theoretical analysis is provided to facilitate understanding the improvement

and the subsequent research points are envisioned for the model precision and application scope. This work is supported by National Key Technologies R&D Program(No. 2013BAA02B01).