Addressing the growing industry requirements for improved methods of integrating wind power into electrical grids, GE Energy has introduced two new products at WINDPOWER 2006.
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WindRIDE-THRU, which allows wind turbines to remain in operation (rather than trip off line) during a 100 percent voltage drop.
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WindFREE Reactive Power control delivers controlled reactive power, even in zero wind conditions (reactive power is energy that must be produced for maintenance of the system).
Offering a new range of grid-friendly benefits, these new options join GE’s integrated suite of controls and electronics, designed for higher levels of wind power plant performance.