American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has announced that Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd has placed an order with AMSC for a large D-VAR-based grid interconnection system.
The order consists of 24 D-VAR modules integrated with external
smart-switched capacitor banks and proprietary AMSC controls that are
optimized for wind farm applications. The solution will be utilised to
meet local grid interconnection requirements for the 206MW Collgar Wind
Farm under construction in Western Australia. AMSC expects to deliver
the D-VAR equipment to Vestas within approximately 12 months.
