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Direct Driven Wind Turbine offers energy efficient design.

Mervento Oy    VAASA 65380  Finland
Apr 18, 2012 Mervento 3.6-118 direct driven wind turbine features output power of 3.6 mW and is designed for IEC class IIA applications with extended temperature range from -30° to +40° C. Turbine is based on 118 m rotor with 125 m hub height, and power train consists of gearless medium voltage permanent magnet generator and full power converter. It features hydraulic actuating systems for yaw, pitch, and rotor brake, and is compatible with all grid codes.

In-Pipe Hydropower System will not impede flow/operations.

Lucid Energy Inc    Portland, OR 97209
Apr 05, 2012 Able to operate across diverse flow conditions, LucidPipe(TM) Power System has lift-based vertical axis spherical turbine that generates electricity by extracting excess head pressure from 24-96 in. dia, gravity-fed water pipelines and effluent streams. Single unit, in standard 60 in. dia pipeline with flow velocity of 7 fps and 12 ft of excess head pressure, can produce up to 100 kW of power. Multiple turbines can be installed in one pipeline, separated by 3-4 turbine diameters.

Direct Drive, 6 MW Wind Turbine suits offshore applications.

Direct Drive, 6 MW Wind Turbine suits offshore applications.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Dec 06, 2011 Available with 120 or 154 m dia rotor, SWT-6.0 combines robust construction, direct drive design, and towerhead mass of roughly 350 tons to accommodate performance and environmental requirements of offshore sites. Entire electrical system, including medium voltage system and full converter, is enclosed in nacelle, enabling safe, accelerated, onshore pre-commissioning testing. Helicopter-hoisting platform integrated in nacelle rear allows access for service technicians.

Steam Turbine for geothermal power plants.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Nov 08, 2011 Rated up to 60 MW, SST-400 GEO combines SST-400 steam turbine gearbox, generator, and base frame with TurboCare steam path technologies. Corrosion-resistant materials prevent fatigue-related crack formation and fractures, and design is suitable for live steam temperatures up to 250°C and steam pressures to 12 bar absolute. Able to be deployed in plants with different thermal fluids, turbine can be used in plants that operate with dry steam, flash principle, or flash/binary combined cycle.

Gas Turbine meets needs of 60 Hz markets.

ALSTOM Power Inc.    Richmond, VA 23237
Sep 23, 2011 In 2 on 1 configuration, KA24 combined-cycle power plant based on 60 Hz GT24 Gas Turbine can start up in less than 30 minutes and provide more than 450 MW of power in 10 minutes to make up for fluctuations in production inherent in some renewable energy sources, such as wind power. Power plant is capable of delivering over 700 MW of electric power, with gross electrical efficiency of over 60%. Offering is for use in North America, parts of Latin America, Asia and Middle East (60Hz market).

Fiber-Reinforced Composite enhances wind turbine blade design.

Fiber-Reinforced Composite enhances wind turbine blade design.

WebCore Technologies, LLC    Miamisburg, OH 45342
May 11, 2011 Available in 12-78 mm thicknesses, TYCOR® W5 fiber-reinforced composite core material meets design requirements of longer, heavier utility wind turbine blades. It is suited to vacuum infusion and provides 105 MPa min transverse shear modulus in all directions. Offering alternative to balsa with consistent infused density, minimal resin absorption, and optimal dimensional stability, material achieves balanced transverse shear stiffness suited for thin, highly-loaded shear webs and shells.

Lightweight Wind Generator starts turning at 0.5 mph.

WindTronics, Inc.    Muskegon, MI 49440
Apr 27, 2011 Weighing less than 185 lb and measuring 6 ft in diameter, Honeywell Wind Turbine can generate power for home or business in wind as low as 2 mph. Gearless solution produces up to 1,500 kWh annually, depending on height and location, and can connect power directly to building, grid, or batteries. Blade Tip Power System(TM) utilizes magnets and stators surrounding outer ring to capture power at blade tips, where speed is greatest, while also minimizing mechanical resistance and drag.

Wind Turbine Towers minimize impact from turbulence.

GE Co.    Fairfield, CT 06431
Apr 08, 2011 Available for GE's 2.5 MW series, including 2.75-103 model, Taller Wind Turbine Towers feature hub heights in excess of 130 m, which extends potential wind site options and maximizes annual energy production. Towers have hybrid pre-cast concrete and tubular steel design, making them suitable for densely forested areas and hillside locations that are prone to high turbulence intensity.

Gearless Wind Turbine suits low to moderate wind speeds.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Alpharetta, GA 30004
Mar 21, 2011 Featuring 113 m rotor diameter and 2.3 MW capacity, direct drive Model SWT-2.3-113 is based on permanent magnet generator, which requires no excitation power, slip rings, or excitation control systems. Turbine is fitted with Siemens B55 Quantum Blades, which are 55 m long with redesigned tip and root section. Tip minimizes noise levels to 105 dB, while root section uses flatback profiles to minimize root leakage and promote lift.

Offshore Wind Turbine is designed for reliability at sea.

GE Co.    Southfield, MI 48034
Mar 18, 2011 Optimized for offshore use, 4.1-113 turbine has modular design that facilitates in-situ repair and features blade design optimized to maximize energy capture. This 4 MW class machine employs direct-drive technology, which incorporates minimal moving parts in order to promote reliability, along with built-in redundancy and partial operation for major components. Direct-drive technology also uses modular approach to maximize in-situ repair and reduce need for large repair vessels.

Wind Turbine brings clean power to homes, businesses.

Southwest Windpower Inc.    Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Jan 10, 2011 Smart grid-enabled Skystream 600 provides average of 7,400 kWh of clean energy per year per installation in 12 mph average annual winds. Capable of connecting homes and businesses to wind-generated electricity, power grid-connected wind turbine also features interactive Skyview(TM) system that lets users monitor how much energy turbine is producing from anywhere Internet access is available.

Industrial Gas Turbine can be maintained onsite.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Wendell, NC 27591
Nov 23, 2010 With capacity of 37 MW, Model SGT-750 can be employed for power generation and as mechanical drive where it can attain efficiency level of 40%. Maintenance work can be performed on site on installed machine, minimizing downtime. Equipped with dry low emission combustion system, twin-shaft turbine minimizes NOx emissions. In addition, unit provides rapid gas generator exchange and access for borescope inspection.

2.5 MW Wind Turbines combine availability, serviceability, quality.

Nordex AG    Norderstedt   Germany
May 20, 2010 Comprised of N80/N90/N100 wind power systems, 2.5 MW Efficiency Class Gamma generation satisfies international requirements regarding grid compliance and interconnection. Max component weight is 50 tons, and consistent modular design allows addition of type-specific components and customer options. Loads are evenly distributed over 3-4 yaw drives, and nacelle can track wind even at turbulent sites. Low maintenance and maintenance-free components support dependable turbine operation.

Wind Turbine features direct drive design.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Wendell, NC 27591
Apr 21, 2010 Rated at 3 MW with 101 m rotor diameter, Model SWT-3.0-101 is available for onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Turbine has gearless drive train design with synchronous generator, excited by permanent magnets. Measuring 6.8 m in length and 4.2 m in diameter, nacelle can be transported using standard vehicles. Turbine has half the parts of conventional geared turbine and less than half the number of moving parts, resulting in minimal need for maintenance.

Gas Turbine Package suits offshore/onshore applications.

GE Oil & Gas    Fairfield,, CT 06828-0001
Sep 22, 2009 Able to produce more than 40 megawatts, LM6000 Enhanced Package is designed for reliable operation in remote locations and under extreme conditions. System includes LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine coupled with centrifugal compressor for mechanical drive duty. Optimized for reliability and availability, package operates at more than 42% efficiency and offers Dry Low Emissions combustor that limits NOx emissions to 15 ppm at 15% O2.

Rooftop Wind Turbine can be used in urban, suburban areas.

Green Energy Technologies    Akron, OH 44333
May 14, 2009 Designed for on-site power generation by commercial and industrial users, WindCube® uses wind tunnel effect (Bernoulli Principle) to capture and amplify wind for optimized production of kilowatt-hours (kWh). Single (60 kW) and dual (120 kW) systems are available in rooftop or tower-mounted design and can capture wind energy as low as 5 mph. Featuring 22 x 22 x 12 ft framework, modular design accommodates electrical requirements.

Control System increases wind turbine output.

GE Energy    Atlanta, GA 30339
May 07, 2009 WindBOOST(TM) control system upgrade is designed to increase output of 60 Hz 1.5sle wind turbines. It enables turbine blades to spin faster and can increase turbine output, by 100 kW, to 1.6 MW. By generating more power from same unit - up to 4% increased annually, turbine operators can increase profitability. Upgrade also offers control technology for optimum rotational speed as well as remote capability to turn control system on/off at turbine level.

Medium-Voltage Switchgear is designed for wind turbines.

Siemens Energy, Inc.    Alpharetta, GA 30004
Apr 22, 2009 Operating at 36 kV, NX Plus C Wind has compact design that can be readily accommodated in wind turbine towers. This gas-insulated switchgear installs in base of wind turbine tower and can fit through its door. In most applications, wind turbine with its generator supplies electrical energy at 690 V. Downcircuit converter matches frequency to wind farm's network and ensures stable voltage level. Transformer steps this up to 30 or 33 kV to minimize transmission losses.

Control System optimizes wind turbine grid integration.

GE Energy    Atlanta, GA 30339
Apr 03, 2009 WindINERTIA technology allows wind turbines to provide inertial response for large, short-duration frequency deviations. Utilizing mechanical inertia of turbine rotor, it enables operating turbine to increase power output by 5-10% of its rated power, over wide range of wind speeds. Duration of power increase is several seconds and benefits grid by allowing time for other non-wind power generation assets to increase power production during large under-frequency events.

Wind Turbine derives energy from low-/medium-speed wind.

Wind Turbine derives energy from low-/medium-speed wind.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 18, 2009 Featuring 101 m rotor diameter and swept area of 8,000 m˛, SWT-2.3-101 is designed to derive power from low and medium wind speeds. This 2.3 MW wind turbine is equipped with 49 m rotor blades, which are cast in one-piece in closed process that eliminates any weaknesses associated with glue processes. Rugged structural design, automatic lubrication systems, internal climate control, and generator system without slip rings contribute to reliability.




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World's Most Efficient Wind Turbine to Make European Debut at 50-Megawatt Fina Enerji Project in Turkey

Nordex AG  - April 11, 2012
First Order for the Nordex N90/2500 in China

GE Co.  - April 10, 2012
GE to Supply Wind Turbines to Increase Ontario's Supply of Clean Energy by More than 460 Megawatts


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