New Wind Technology Paradigm on the Horizon

{access view=!registered}Only logged in users can view the full text of the article.{/access}{access view=registered}American Superconductor (AMSC) is developing the SeaTitan wind energy system by combining the company’s world-renowned wind turbine engineering experience with its leadership in the superconductor arena. The superconductor generators to be used in SeaTitan wind turbines are based largely on proven superconductor ship propulsion motors and generator technology developed by AMSC for the US Navy. The unique power density of superconductors will enable a 10MW SeaTitan wind turbine to be similar in weight and size to a conventional 5MW system.