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D_Harnessing the Power of Wind

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Industry Overview
Renewable energy has seen significant growth over the past 15 years, increasing its share in global electricity production from less than 2% in 2000 to over 6% by 2013, with projections to reach 18% by 2040. This growth is driven by the demand for clean and flexible power sources. The installed capacity of renewables has been increasing by over 100 GW annually, with a record 130 GW added in 2014, generating more than 5,400 TWh.
Developments in Wind
Wind power is the second largest renewable energy source after hydro, with global installed capacity reaching 350 GW in 2014, expected to grow to 617 GW by 2020. China, the EU, and North America account for over 80% of this capacity. Offshore wind is gaining momentum, especially in the EU and China.
Industry Achievements and Challenges
The wind industry has reduced the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCoE) by 60% over six years, making wind energy cost-effective. Challenges include higher development costs and shorter product lifecycles due to complexity and site variability. Smart standardization and supply chain collaboration are essential for sustainable growth.
GE Value and Offerings
GE provides standardized solutions for wind power, including generators, pitch and yaw motors, converters, and electrical balance of plant solutions. Their offerings also include grid integration, power quality management, and battery energy storage solutions, emphasizing performance management and optimization to lower LCoE and enhance reliability.
Services Across the Project Lifecycle
GE acts as a global partner, offering project management, service offerings, and commercial and project finance solutions. Their extensive experience and global footprint enable them to provide high-quality local services and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Offerings
  • Advisory Services: Expertise in grid integration and power quality solutions.
  • Manufacturing and Network: Worldwide locations to meet lead time, cost, and local content requirements.
  • Energy Consulting and Financing: Services aimed at reducing risk and maximizing returns for wind power projects.
Technological Approach
  • Automotive Industry Model: GE applies best practices from the automotive industry to wind turbine development.
  • Standardization: Focus on standardizing components to enhance flexibility and reduce LCoE.
Product Offerings
  • Generators: Designed for harsh environments, offering high efficiency and reliability.
  • Converters: LV3 series converters with high power density and reduced footprint.
  • Motors: Pitch and yaw motors designed for reliability and low maintenance.
Technical Specifications
  • PMG Direct Drive: Power range of 3-7 MW, efficiency >94%.
  • DFIG: Power range up to 3.5 MW, efficiency >96%.
  • LV3 Power Module: Up to 25% higher current density.
Innovation and Success
  • GE has a proven track record in wind power, with significant installations and innovations.
  • Continuous improvement and testing ensure high performance and reliability.
Future Developments
  • Medium Voltage Solutions: Developing solutions to address logistics and thermal challenges in larger wind turbines.
  • MV7 Series: New technology for wind farm power collection, offering reduced system costs and higher efficiency.
Marine Thrusters and Power Generation
GE offers marine thrusters and power generation applications with over 250 and 200 drives respectively, providing benefits like better power quality and reduced operational costs.
Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP)
GE's eBOP solutions for renewables are modular and scalable, optimizing substation configurations and reducing costs.
Battery Energy Storage Solutions
GE's battery storage solutions manage intermittent energies, improve plant profitability, and enhance system flexibility.
Industrial Internet & Digital Solutions
GE's Predix platform integrates IT and OT for asset management, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
Hybrid Power Plant Solutions
Hybrid power plants integrate renewable and conventional energy generation, offering benefits like reduced fuel costs and grid stabilization.
Test Systems
GE offers test systems for turbines and components to lower development costs and ensure reliability.
Project Management
GE provides comprehensive project management services from conceptual design to commissioning.
Scalable Manufacturing and Local Content
GE emphasizes its global manufacturing footprint to meet local content regulations and support the wind industry's growth.
Logistics and Service Cost Optimization
GE highlights the importance of manufacturing close to installation sites to reduce logistics costs.
Service Offerings Across Project Life-Cycle
GE provides a range of services to enhance energy harvest and return on investment.
Fleet Data Analytics and Predictive Maintenance
GE utilizes advanced digital platforms for 24/7 support and emergency interventions.
Commercial and Project Finance
GE offers financial advisory services throughout project stages.
GE Store and Competitive Advantage
The 'GE Store' concept allows GE businesses to share technology and resources, driving competitive advantages.
Conclusion
GE's integrated approach combines manufacturing, logistics, service, and financial solutions to support the wind energy sector.
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GE Energy Connections Power Conversion Having the right partner is as vital as having the right technology. Harnessing the Power of Wind Having the right partner is as vital as having the right technology. www.gepowerconversion.com [email protected] © 2016, General Electric Company and/or its affiliates. GE Proprietary Information. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system nor translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the General Electric Company or its concerned affiliate. GEA32359_V2 GEPC Wind Booklet: Harnessing the Power of Wind Helping to lower the cost of electricity. GE’s Power Conversion business:

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FACTS & FIGURES Facts & Figures INDUSTRY Renewable electricity generation is the second largest generation source 400 GW of total global wind capacity installed by 2015 702 TWh of wind energy generated in 2014 120+ years experience in energy Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCoE) has reduced by over 60% in the past 6 years 2.5% of global demand is generated by wind turbines More than 45 GW global capacity in wind converter installed 1 MW of wind energy can offset approximately 2,600 tons of CO2 By 2030, wind energy will save 30 trillion bottles of water in U.S.A alone as wind does not use water...

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW MORE EFFICIENT & SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR COSTEFFECTIVE WIND POWER. 6 Energy Transition Renewables as a mainstream fuel When it comes to how we generate power, a lot has changed in the last 15 years. In 2000 renewable energy, excluding hydro, contributed to less than 2 % of the global production of electricity, and by 2013 it constituted more than 6 % with estimates predicting that by 2040 it will account for 18 %. POWER GENERATION BY SOURCE Moreover, this shift over the last 15 years is even more significant since it occurred over a period during which global demand for power...

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Developments in Wind 80% of installed base in China, EU, North America Renewables are expected to be the largest source of net additions to power capacity over the medium term, with wind as the second largest renewable source of electricity generation after hydro. Wind power has been growing at a tremendous speed; global installed capacity of wind power reached 350 GW in 2014, up from less than 60 GW in 2005 . Over the medium term, this capacity is expected to grow from 341 GW in 2014 to 617 GW in 2020. China , the European Union and North America account for...

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Industry Achievement Industry Challenge Wind industry… a track record of LCoE reduction Under increasing complexity and varying site conditions AVERAGE ANNUAL ELECTRICITY YIELD (KW PER YEAR) Over the past 2 decades the wind industry has made great strides forward with respect to the cost to produce wind energy and it really has pulled all levers available to achieve this, technology, supply chain and reliability. At the same time the supply developed quickly and provided huge benefits of scale. Larger demand combined with high investments in capacity in the...

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Key Differentiators Extension to Your Engineering TeamDelivering solutions for wind power Your technology partner for wind power WINNING TOGETHER THROUGH COLLABORATION, SPEED AND ADAPTATION LOWERING LCOE LOWER RISK & COST WITH FASTER DEVELOPMENT CYCLES PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & OPTIMIZATION • Permanent Magnet Machines (DD, MS, SS) • Induction Generators (DFIG, CIG) • Pitch and yaw motors • Low speed, medium speed and high speed generators • 20+ years proven grid integration capability • Meeting grid codes under harsh conditions • Advisory Services for grid integration • Power Quality Solutions:...

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KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS FOR WIND TURBINES • Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) • Grid Integration & Power Quality . • Battery Energy Storage Solutions CONVERTERS (UP/DOWN TOWER) WIND FARM ENVIRONMENT \ ELECTRICAL BALANCE OF PLANT (EBOP)

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KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS • 1st DD PMG commissioned in 2009 • Designed & built numerous units for OEM's • Serial production for 6MW Haliade turbine commenced in 2015 SETTING THE STANDARD IN GENERATOR MANUFACTURING FOR 130+ YEARS GE created and implemented the first fundamentals of large-scale electrical generation. Today we continue to deliver innovative power generation solutions to the world. Our generators are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding applications such as power generation from gas and steam...

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KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS Compact. Reliable. Low maintenance. Smartly standardized products based on LV3 power module & cubicle SETTING THE STANDARD IN MOTOR MANUFACTURING FOR 125+ YEARS GE manufactured motors for some of the first commercial and industrial electrical applications. We continue to deliver innovative mechanical power solutions to the world. Our range of products has demonstrated capability in a variety of applications, such as fans, pumps, compressors, grinding mills, metal rolling, mine hoists, refiners,...

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KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS KEY DIFFERENTIATOR | SMARTLY STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS LV3 Series Converter Doubly-Fed LV3 Series Converter Fully-Fed Compact: up to 25% higher power density Reduced footprint, fewer parts and increased reliability ENCLOSURE IP54 NEW GENERATION LV3 POWER MODULE COMPACT FOOTPRINT Technical Data Typical Configurations • 1.5MW to 3.6MW • 690V AC nominal ± 10% • 50/60 Hz • Compliant to all major grid codes • Up to 1250A Grid Side Current • Up to 1150A Rotor Side Current • Cooling up to 50°C w/o derate • Integrated dynamic-brake • IP-21 & IP-54 designs...

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