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Inox Wind partners with AMSC to enter full-scale manufacturing of doubly-fed induction wind turbines(15/02/2011)
In August of 2010, Inox placed an initial order for 17 of American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC)’s wind turbine electrical control systems, which, as the “brains” of the wind turbine, monitor and control its operation and the flow of zero-emission electricity to the power grid. The systems are being utilized in 2 megawatt (MW) doubly-fed induction wind turbines that Inox is manufacturing under a global AMSC Windtec™ license. AMSC has now r... [more]
AMSC's D-VAR Intelligent Grid solutions deployed at 15 UK wind farms(28/01/2011)
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has received several new orders for its proprietary D-VAR reactive compensation solution for wind farms in the United Kingdom, including two orders from Manchester, England-based Nordex UK Ltd. AMSC’s D-VAR Intelligent Grid solutions will now be deployed at 15 wind farms in the United Kingdom. Manufactured in Middleton, WI, AMSC’s D-VAR solutions are now being used to safely interconnect wind farms i... [more]
Hyundai Heavy Industries orders AMSC wind turbine power electronic components(03/05/2010)
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has received another follow-on order for 30 sets of wind turbine power electronic components from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HHI). HHI will use the components in the 1.65 megawatt (MW) wind turbines designed by AMSC’s wholly owned AMSC Windtec™ subsidiary. AMSC expects to complete shipments under this new order by June 30, 2010. “HHI’s vision is to be the global leader in heavy industries, pro... [more]
AMSC signs $100 Million Contract with Sinovel for 3 MW Wind Turbines(02/10/2009)
At the end of calendar year 2008, China had an installed wind power capacity of approximately 12,000 MW (12 gigawatts). In its June 2009 report, industry research firm Emerging Energy Research projected that China’s wind power installed base would exceed 200,000 MW (200 GW) by 2020. American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has announced that it has signed a new contract with Beijing-based Sinovel Wind Corporation Limited (Sinovel) worth mor... [more]
AMSC India formed to serve India’s wind energy market(10/09/2009)
According to the Global Wind Energy Council’s Global Wind 2008 Report, India now ranks fifth in the world in terms of total installed wind power capacity. Capacity in the country grew by 22 percent in 2008 to 9,600 MW. The Indian Wind Energy Association estimates that the country has 65,000 MW of wind power potential. American Superconductor Corporation has announced that it has formed AMSC India to serve India’s rapidly growing wind energy an... [more]
AMSC supplies wind turbine core electrical components to CSR-ZELRI in China(26/01/2009)
According to the Chinese Wind Energy Association, China will grow its base of wind power from 5.9 gigawatts (GW) at the end of 2007 to more 10 gigawatts in 2008. In its Global Wind Energy Outlook 2008 report, the Global Wind Energy Council estimates that China’s installed base could grow to 101 GW by 2020 under its “moderate” outlook scenario and 201 GW under its “advanced” scenario. American Superconductor Corporation has announced that it h... [more]
American Superconductor licenses wind turbine technology to GIIPL in India(22/04/2008)
According to a report issued in February 2008 by the Global Wind Energy Council, India now ranks fourth in the world in terms of total wind power capacity. Capacity in the country grew by 28 percent in 2007 to 8 gigawatts (GW). According to the India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the country has 60 GW of wind power potential. American Superconductor Corporation has announced that it has licensed its proprietary Windtec WT1650 wind tu... [more]
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