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    Q. Want to get wind of how ABB is helping save the environment?

    A. ABB’s Windformer ™ is a new wind power system developed for wind farms situated offshore and in coastal areas.

    There is considerable growth potential for wind power. Much of the generating capacity is placed offshore, where higher wind speeds mean higher energy production. Offshore locations also reduce the impact on the local environment, since the turbines used are largely out of both sight and hearing range. WTGs (wind turbine generators) using the Windformer technology have a higher generator power rating than conventional ones. Among the advantages of this is the need for fewer Windformer generators on wind farms than conventional generators.

    		Q. What makes this technology unique?

    A. Windformer requires neither a gearbox nor a transformer, which makes wind farms more reliable and reduces electrical losses and maintenance. Special measures are also taken to ensure that the generator withstands severe climate conditions such as dampness and salt air. These characteristics make it vital for offshore applications.

    Q. Why is this important in today’s environment?

    A. Wind power is fully renewable and the fastest
    		growing source of electricity production in the world. With world electricity demands predicted to increase drastically in the next 20 years, demand for new production capacity to cover the world’s electricity requirement is also expected to increase. Therefore, demand for renewable energy sources can be expected to grow faster than if economics were the sole factor. With its many advantages including high output, efficiency and simplicity of design, Windformer is destined to lead the way as wind power captures an even greater share of the renewable energy market.


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