What is a wind turbine converter & inverter?

Connect with engineers across the globe, help solve technical challenges, and share knowledge with each other. Converters and inverters in wind turbines control several important functions and require power semiconductors of the highest quality.

What is a wind turbine controller & inverter?

Our controller stores the wind turbine power curve and manages the inverter. Using this system, we continue to supply controllers and inverters for small wind and micro hydro systems.

What is a wind power converter?

A wind power converter in a wind turbine controls several essential functions apart from transferring power and therefore requires power semiconductors of the highest quality. Wind turbine designs must provide maximum availability to contribute to grid stability, which applies most importantly to wind power converters.

What happened to wind inverters?

In recent times, mainstream manufacturers have ceased production of wind inverters, most notably SMA Windy Boy and Power One / Aurora / ABB. We have worked closely with Fimer and have modified our controllers so they override the MPPT tracking in solar inverters. Our controller stores the wind turbine power curve and manages the inverter.

Does ABB offer wind turbine converters?

ABB offers wind turbine converters for utility-scale wind turbines. ABB wind turbine converters, suitable for any of today’s turbine concepts, deliver durable, reliable performance and are backed by a complete set of life-cycle services. Are you looking for support or purchase information?

Why is power electronics important for solar inverter & wind turbine manufacturers?

At Danfoss, we know that power electronics are essential to help solar inverter and wind turbine manufacturers maintain competitiveness. Danfoss provides support in reaching stringent cost and efficiency targets over the long term.