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[Energy Transition] WindSTAR™ transformers

Technology / Service Summary

WindSTAR™ liquid-filled transformers are ideal solutions for fixed and floating offshore wind applications.
Their reliable, energy-efficient, and compact construction is well suited for installation in wind turbine towers or nacelles.

Purpose

- Mounted on top of the nacelle of large wind generators, WindSTAR transformers are the first element of the integration of the renewable energy generated offshore.
- With more than 1000 units in operation, they are designed to excel in fixed and floating offshore wind environments, offering compact, lightweight solutions that deliver reliable performance even in harsh conditions. With innovative features that simplify logistics and enhance durability, they are paving the way for efficient, cost-effective offshore and offshore wind energy solutions.

Feature

- Designed to be compact and lightweight, to handle the vibrations, sudden movements, and fluctuating electrical loads typical in wind power generation.
- Voltage capacity now up to 66 kV allows them to be deployed in larger, more powerful wind turbines, resulting in higher energy efficiency, with reduced electricity losses and greater cost-effectiveness for wind farms.
- Safe & Sustainable : A technology made to support the integration of renewable wind power; it’s additionally contributing to carbon-neutrality goals using biodegradable insulating fluid.

Effect

Empowering a sustainable future, WindSTAR is the idea solution to enable the world’s most advanced onshore and offshore wind farms .

Controlled Substance

Applicable Regions / Countries

  • Japan
  • Southeast Asia
  • Central/South Asia
  • China/ East Asia
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Oceania
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Central/South America

Accomplishments

Delivery Phase:Commercial (Hitachi Energy)

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Related SDGs Goals

  • 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

[Energy Transition] WindSTAR™ transformers

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