Bringing Sustainable Efficiency to Wind Power

Wind Turbine Solution | Main Power CircuitImproving your energy harvestthrough maximum efficiency> 4,000The total megawattsof installed wind powercapacity worldwidesupported byXantrex converters.Setting a new standard forwind power with Xantrex convertersWith more than 20 years of experience inthe wind industry, Xantrex has establishedits name as a reliable partner in any windproject. End-to-end maintenance, support,and rapid response time have only addedto that reputation.But the converters themselves are the realstory. Each Xantrex wind power converteris custom-designed to provide optimumperformance with your specific generatorand is built using proven modular assemblies.Additionally, to meet stringent utility grid coderequirements worldwide, Xantrex convertersare available with patented technology thatkeeps wind turbines connected to the grid,despite large voltage or frequency variations.This same technology also reduces torquestress on turbine gearboxes and drive shafts.It’s this kind of innovation that has madeXantrex such a dominant force in the windpower industry, serving wind turbines fromthe 10 kW up to the 5 MW power classes.Wind-specific products provideadded reliability for your main power circuit.< 60cmThe key dimensionof Schneider Electricwind-specificswitchgears,allowing them topass through thedoor into thewind turbine.Once your generator has produced electricity,you want to hold on to as much of thatenergy as possible. That’s why it’s soimportant that your main power circuit bereliable, efficient, and designed in accordancewith the relevant standards.Our products — including the contactor and theLV circuit breaker — have been designed togetherto reach a Type 2 coordination, meaning that ifan overvoltage occurs, one piece of damagedhardware won’t harm another. And, whileconverters are typically a place where energy islost, our Xantrex converter — designed specificallyfor the wind industry — is very efficient.But our wind-specific equipment doesn’t stopthere. Our DVCAS switchgears are designedto fit through doors as small as 600 mm wide,and can be installed in wind turbines up to2000 m above sea level. Of course they complywith all the relevant standards (IEC and UL),and also meet all the needs of networks up to36 kV (IEC) / 38 kV (UL).In addition, our main power circuit solutionwill help you:>> Achieve better service continuityand heightened safety with integratedswitchgears and transformer substations.>> Lower both your capital and operatingexpenses by up to 25 percent throughpower factor correction/harmonic mitigation.>> Improve your business performance byreducing downtime and increasing thelifetime of your equipment.8 | Schneider Electric Solutions for Wind Power