Wind Turbine Makers Turn to Power Electronics Engineers for Robust Solution

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A global wind power industry that has experienced rapid growth over the past decade predicts much more of the same in the years ahead. Power electronics engineers, who play a critical role in this industry in helping to develop wind turbines, can expect increasing demand for their skills as the turbine manufacturers gear up to meet the technical challenges of the wind power marketplace. This article discusses forecasts for growth in wind power including market share among major turbine manufacturers, trends in wind power R&D spending, and challenges in the development of power electronics for wind turbines. (See pages 48-50 of the source PDF.)

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David G. Morrison, Editor, How2Power.com, Power Systems Design Europe, Jun 18 2011

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