Our first high-speed 5 MW drive train packages were installed in 2013 and are successfully operating for Chongqing Haizhuang Windpower Equipment’s offshore wind power project in China. The Switch began follow-up deliveries to Haizhuang in 2015. Production of the PMG used for the drive train was also transferred locally to Fenxi, a sister company of…
Tag: wind
PowerWind, Germany
The Switch has provided PowerWind with 900 kW, 1500 rpm and 2.5 MW, 1650 rpm PMG and FPC packages. With the provision of those generator and converter packages PowerWind was able to gain fast access from solar business into the wind market. The 900 kW, 1500 rpm and 2.5 MW, 1650 rpm generator and converter packages meet…
Dongfang, China
The Switch has provided Dongfang with a second-generation drive train package that combines a 1.5 MW direct-drive, outer rotor permanent magnet generator with a full-power converter. The generator features an extremely solid cast-iron construction enabling series production. Cooperation between the two companies has expanded recently to include several permanent magnet generator licenses.
Goldwind, China
The Switch has supplied over 6,000 liquid-cooled FPCs for Goldwind’s 1.5 MW wind turbines. A rapid ramp-up from specification freeze to first delivery and on to series production was achieved with The Switch Model Factory approach. High production capacity is ensured by a multi-factory approach. “We believe that The Switch represents the best technology for…
ScanWind, Norway
The Switch has provided ScanWind with third-generation drive train packages that combine a 4.25 MW PMG and FPC for use in offshore wind turbine development efforts. The harsh winds off the Norwegian coastline provide excellent opportunities for wind power generation, but place high demands on machine reliability. The Switch previously developed a 3.7 MW direct-drive, gearless…
Using PM machines to make wind power more efficient
How could you apply PM machines in your industry?
Can China bridge the technology gap?
Is the Chinese mergers and acquisition model enough to secure the use of permanent magnet technology?
Superior grid performance with next generation FPC+ converters
The next generation FPC+ series is now demonstrating first-rate grid performance and an enhanced fault ride-through strategy.
Immunize yourself against fluctuating oil prices
How can you become immune to the dependency on subsidies and the wild fluctuations in oil prices?
As energy needs change, so must the service
Two main issues are dominating the discussions in Asia: China’s feed-in tariff reduction from June 2015 onwards and operational cost reduction and pollution control in marine. Given this scenario, NDRC is trying with all means to push IPPs and wind turbine OEMs to look for fresh opportunities overseas. But how is it possible to make this happen?
Increasing the level of integration
When looking at the future of drive trains for wind turbines, it’s clear to see that the winner is the medium-speed drive train. This is because the medium-speed drive combines the advantages of solid reliability with lower losses and higher efficiency.
WindEnergy Hamburg 2014
The Switch participated at the new leading wind power exhibition called WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 from September 23 – 26.