Low wind-speed turbine

AMSC has announced the availability of its newest wind turbine design. The 2 MW wind turbine has a rotor diameter of 113 meters and a swept area of 10,039 square meters, making it an ideal wind turbine for low wind-speed regions. AMSC has also successfully completed the A-Design Assessment, according to the latest GL2010 onshore guideline, for its 2 MW wind turbine design with 93-meter and 100-meter rotor. Low wind-speed turbines open up new markets in regions that are already saturated with wind farms, and can also be located close to population centers.

AMSC’s new, low wind-speed turbine is expected to lower cost of energy by as much as 12%, compared to previous AMSC designs, increasing its competitiveness with traditional fossil fuels. The turbine is available for all climate conditions and various hub heights. It’s also available with doubly-fed and full conversion drivetrain architectures, as well as with the proven and certified AMSC grid support solutions—such as low-voltage ride-through capability and wtWPC wind park controller for grid integration, both of which enable enhanced power quality and reactive power support.

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