This document discusses short circuit faults in wind energy systems and their protection challenges. It describes the components of a wind power system and classifications of wind turbines by generator type. Short circuits are one of the most common fault types and can damage equipment. Protective devices like fuses, relays, and circuit breakers are used to isolate faults. However, the variable and intermittent nature of wind power poses challenges for protection coordination and settings. Adaptive differential protection and adaptive overcurrent protection are presented as solutions to overcome these challenges. Artificial intelligence techniques may also help protect networks in the future.