Abstract
Wind turbine technology is the fastest developing renewable technology. The
increasing concerns towards depletion of non-renewable sources and development
of innovative cost efficient technologies for the use of renewable energy
sources are the driving factors for using wind energy for power generation.
Power electronics enable the wind turbine systems to perform like a power
plant, as this not only increases the performance but also increases the real
power produced. Earlier, 30 percent of wind turbines used power electronics
which has now increased to above 80 percent. Power electronics have changed
the basic characteristics of wind turbines; making it an active power source
from energy source. Moreover, decline in the price of power electronic devices
has led to an increase in the demand for power electronics in wind turbines.
The report forecasts the size of Global Power Electronics in Wind Turbine
System Market over the period 2008-2011. The report talks about the drivers
for Global Power Electronics in Wind Turbine Systems and elaborates the key
trends of this market. Further, it highlights the key challenges faced by the
Global Power Electronics in the Wind Turbine System Market and also profiles
some of the key vendors of this market.
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Power Electronics in Wind Turbine Systems
- 2.1 Drivers for Wind Power Electronics
- 2.2 Power Electronics Market Forecast
- 3. Market Trends
- 4. Challenges
- 5. Major Suppliers of Power Electronics in Wind Turbines
- 5.1 Vestas
- 5.2. GE Wind
- 5.3. Siemens Wind Power
- 5.4. Suzlon Energy Limited
- 5.5. SEMIKRON
- 5.6. AREVA T&D
- 5.7. Enercon
- 5.8. Gamesa Corporacion Technologica SA
- 5.9. ABB
- 5.10 L&T
- Other Vendors
- Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
- Exhibit 1.1: Global Cumulative Installed Wind Power Capacity in GW
(2008-2011)
- Exhibit 1.2: Distribution of Major countries in Wind Power Generation
Capacity (2008)
- Exhibit 1.3: Market Share of Major Countries in Electricity Generated
through Wind Turbine System (2008-2011)
- Exhibit 1.4: Global Wind Market for Turbine Installations in US$ billion
(2008-2011)
- Exhibit 1.5: Global Market share for Wind Installations (2008)
- Exhibit 2.1: Global DCG Power Electronics Market in $million (2008-2011)
- Exhibit 2.2: Global Power Electronics Market for Wind Turbine Systems in
US$ million (2008-2011)
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