Enhanced energy efficiency in Goldwind's grid-forming wind turbines through the use of Infineon power modules.
Infineon and Goldwind Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Wind Energy
In a significant move to enhance wind energy systems, Infineon Technologies and Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. have announced an expansion of their long-standing collaboration, which began in 2007. This partnership aims to advance the development of more compact, highly reliable, and grid-friendly wind power converters.
The heart of this collaboration lies in Infineon's XHP 2 1700 V IGBT5 power modules, which incorporate the .XT interconnection technology. This advanced technology offers improved wire bonding, reliable chip attachment, and high-reliability system-soldering. Goldwind's Vice President, Ye Jiqiang, has stated that this collaboration will help advance wind energy systems.
The power modules supplied by Infineon will enhance energy efficiency in Goldwind's grid-forming GW 155 - 4.5 MW wind turbines. These turbines can generate a stable frequency and maintain grid voltage, even when the load in the power grid changes, acting as stabilizers within the energy grid.
The .XT interconnection technology allows power modules to support increased cycling loads at higher temperatures compared to standard joining technology, ensuring a long operational lifetime for wind energy systems. This minimizes unplanned downtimes and maximizes the wind energy harvested.
Infineon's power modules deliver high power density, reliability, and robustness, and feature low stray inductance and a design well-suited for paralleling. This simplifies development for customers and enables greater flexibility for platform upgrades.
Infineon's commitment to strengthening global wind energy systems and further advancing wind energy integration is underscored by this collaboration. The International Energy Agency estimates that wind power will account for almost half of global electricity generation by the end of the decade. By optimizing energy efficiency, Infineon's power modules help to reduce energy costs and enhance the profitability of Goldwind's wind turbines.
The share of wind and solar photovoltaics is expected to double to 30 percent, making grid-forming capabilities essential to ensure a stable and reliable flow of electricity despite fluctuations in energy generation. Infineon's power modules, which are already used in every second newly installed wind turbine worldwide, are a testament to their reliability and efficiency.
This collaboration is not Infineon's first foray into the wind energy sector. Since 2007, Infineon has collaborated with Enercon in the development of more compact, highly reliable, and grid-friendly wind power converters. These solutions have enabled Goldwind's 6 MW full-power wind turbine models to meet stringent global standards for reliability, energy efficiency, and safety, while reducing operational and maintenance costs.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Infineon and Goldwind is driving decarbonization by enhancing the reliability and efficiency of wind power generation, contributing significantly to the global transition towards a sustainable energy future.
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