Harnessing the power of wind has long been recognised as an important, alternative source of electricity generation. Now a new European project is aiming to improve the technology and make it even more competitive
Germany-based Semikron, one of the world's leading manufacturers of power modules and systems, is setting its sights on overhauling power electronic components of wind turbines as part of the European Windtrust project. The aim is to reduce the number of components and interfaces by 40 to 60 percent. Thomas Grasshoff, Semikron's Head of Strategic Marketing, explains what this aims to achieve.
Further details: Wind of change: Turbine technology re-think aims to boost power production