Enhancing Wind Power Generation: The Importance of Current Sensors in Wind Turbine Converters

Global Wind Energy Potential

The global wind energy potential is approximately 2.74×10^9 GW, with usable capacity at 2×10^7 GW, ten times greater than all exploitable hydropower on Earth. Wind energy is now primarily focused on power generation, with current sensors playing a crucial role.

Current Sensors in Wind Turbines

Current sensors are essential in wind turbine converters. They form a closed-loop control system ensuring rapid inverter response. These sensors measure currents on both the DC and AC sides, ensuring stable inverter operation.

Stability in Variable Wind Conditions

Wind fields can create unstable voltage. Current sensors are necessary to process this power and ensure optimal generator operation. They require high bandwidth, good linearity, and high precision.

Requirements for Wind Power Systems

Wind power systems demand high-quality sensors due to field operations and unattended environments. Hangzhi’s current sensors, based on fluxgate principles, offer high accuracy, stability, bandwidth, and short response times. They ensure safety and reliability in various wind power applications, including voltage detection, power measurement, and leakage detection.