Wind project developer Bürgerwindpark Löwenstedt has selected Siemens to deliver five Model SWT-3.0-113 turbines for a publicly-operated wind power project in Germany's northern state of Schleswig-Holstein.
The turbines are designed to provide extremely low electromagnetic emissions of the permanent magnet generator and the electrical systems to prevent interference with local air traffic.
The turbines will comply with German air traffic controller Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS)’s radio shielding requirements, as the wind farm will be built near a receiving station.
Siemens Wind Power and Renewables division Onshore Markets CEO Thomas Richterich said: "The design concept of our direct-drive D3-series wind turbines offers numerous advantages.
"For the Löwenstedt project, we are especially pleased that the unique electromagnetic compatibility of these units has contributed to ensuring project feasibility at this location."
The generator’s power electronics and other electrical components featuring shielded design are enclosed in a metal housing.
The power converter is placed in the bottom of the tower in order to limit the range of electromagnetic emissions, the company added.
Due to the reduced electromagnetic emissions, the turbines can be installed directly within a radius of 2km around the receiver station of Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), while meeting stringent radio shielding standards.
Deutsche Flugsicherung is the company responsible for air traffic control in Germany.
Bürgerwindpark Löwenstedt chief technical officer Peter Thoröe Jan said: "The conflicting interests of air traffic control and publicly-operated wind farms have presented problems for a number of wind power projects in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
"In Löwenstedt, Siemens’ advanced technology helps us comply with the regulations dictated by Deutsche Flugsicherung and the Bundeswehr, and simultaneously implement an important project in which more than 280 local citizens are stakeholders."
Image: Siemens-built Model SWT-3.0-113 wind turbine generates electricity in a permanent magnet generator. Photo: courtesy of Siemens AG.
turbines are designed to provide extremely low electromagnetic emissions of the permanent magnet generator and the electrical systems, the company said.
Siemens Wind Power and Renewables division Onshore Markets CEO Thomas Richterich said: "The design concept of our direct-drive D3-series wind turbines offers numerous advantages.
"For the Löwenstedt project, we are especially pleased that the unique electromagnetic compatibility of these units has contributed to ensuring project feasibility at this location."
The generator’s power electronics and other electrical components featuring shielded design are enclosed in a metal housing.
The power converter is placed in the bottom of the tower in order to limit the range of electromagnetic emissions, the company added.
Due to the reduced electromagnetic emissions, the turbines can be installed directly within a radius of 2km around the receiver station of Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), while meeting highly stringent radio shielding standards.
Deutsche Flugsicherung is the company responsible for air traffic control in Germany.
Bürgerwindpark Löwenstedt chief technical officer Peter Thoröe Jan said: "The conflicting interests of air traffic control and publicly-operated wind farms have presented problems for a number of wind power projects in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
"In Löwenstedt, Siemens’ advanced technology helps us comply with the regulations dictated by Deutsche Flugsicherung and the Bundeswehr, and simultaneously implement an important project in which more than 280 local citizens are stakeholders."
Image: Siemens-built Model SWT-3.0-113 wind turbine generates electricity in a permanent magnet generator. Photo: courtesy of Siemens AG.