Superconducting Generators - A Fresh Breeze in Renewables

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DBU-Wiezoreck2016-04-20 Osnabrück, April 20, 2016 – The feasibility and viability of superconductive wind turbine generators was the single topic of this highly focused one-day seminar.

The seminar looked into a broad range of topics from engineering feasibility, over cost comparison, to reliability and supply chain issues. ECO 5 was presented with two talks. One by Dr. J. Wiezoreck, the other by Dr. C. Bührer.

Look into the  Program Fresh Breeze in Renewables and review  All Contributions.

EcoSwing on Display at EWEA 2015

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EWEA 2015 event information 2Paris, November 17, 2015 - The EWEA 2015 Annual Event presents an international platform for the wind energy industry to showcase and demonstrate its latest products and services. The event features a broad conference programme, unrivalled networking opportunities and an extensive exhibition. EcoSwing created a remarkable attention at Envision's booth. Please download a copy of the posters:  EWEA_2015_Posters_Ecoswing.pdf.

Turbine to get H2020-Backed Superconductive Generator

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Envision Energy, a world leading smart energy solution provider, has announced that it aims to install a superconductive generator on one of its most advanced wind turbines. The product named EcoSwing generator is designed for a +3 MW class direct drive turbine and will provide enough electricity to power 1,000 households. The EcoSwing generator is thought to be the first superconductive generator designed for a wind turbine and promises a step change in generator development. The product has received funding from Horizon 2020.

Read more:  turbine-to-get-h2020-backed-superconductive-generator.

40 Prozent leichter als konventionelle Technik

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Erster supraleitender Generator für Windräder

12.05.2015 von Heinz Arnold, Energie und Technik. Der erste supraleitende Generator für den Einsatz in einem existierenden Windrad ist auf dem Weg und stellt einen wichtigen Schritt für den kommerziellen Einsatz der Supraleitertechnik dar.

Read more: http://www.energie-und-technik.de/smart-energy/artikel/119558

EcoSwing Officially Kicked-Off

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Brussels, May 27th, 2015 - Kick-Off meeting for the new EcoSwing project held 9 partners from 5 countries met to hold the official kick-off meeting and first general assembly meeting. More than 20 consortium representatives gathered in the Brussels office of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. The meeting was witnessed by representatives from the funding agency, INEA and from the EU’s DG Research.

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