Parker control system boosts productivity of innovative wind turbine

The Parker control system includes a main AC890 grid-tie inverter and a smaller AC890 motor drive for the turbine’s yaw mechanism. These devices communicate with one another over Ethernet, and can be controlled using an operator-friendly touch-screen. Everything is mounted and wired in a control cabinet for ease of installation at the site. In addition to the electronics, Parker is also providing the PMAC generator and a servo motor for the yaw mechanism, and pre-configured cable sets.

Using this latest technology, WindCube is able to capture and amplify the wind, meeting the need for a wind turbine with a small footprint. The turbine is available from Green Energy Technologies as a single (60kW) or dual (120kW) system, and in rooftop or tower-mounted design. Further modifications are also possible to satisfy a customer's electrical requirements.

Parker is committed to the development of innovative sustainable energy solutions, and its SSD Drives division has applied and adapted over 30 years’ experience in industrial drive technology to this rapidly growing market. With a proven control algorithm and robust IGBT power platform, the AC890 series offers reliability and ease of use with both induction and permanent magnet AC generators, as well as performing as a motor drive. In addition to wind energy recovery, Parker is actively involved with other sustainable technologies, including solar power, ocean wave power, hybrid and electric vehicles, and battery energy storage systems.