Breakthrough in Power Electronics from SiC: May 25, 2004 - May 31, 2005

Research output: NRELSubcontract Report

Abstract

This report explores the premise that silicon carbide (SiC) devices would reduce substantially the cost of energy of large wind turbines that need power electronics for variable speed generation systems.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages144
StatePublished - 2006

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Peregrine Power LLC, Wilsonville, Oregon

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/SR-500-38515

Keywords

  • power electronics
  • silicon carbide devices
  • variable speed generation systems
  • wind energy
  • wind turbines

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