China Okays ABB Medium Voltage Wind Turbine Converter

ABB’s PCS6000 medium voltage wind turbine converter has received product certification from the China General Certification Center (CGC).

The certification confirms that the ABB PCS6000 converter complies with all of the requirements related to technical design, efficiency, reliability, protection and safety.

The certification process involved assessments of the converter’s test results, including functional, heat-run, vibration, climatic, EMC and protection tests.

PCS6000 is the first medium voltage wind turbine converter to receive the CGC certification. In addition to CGC, it also holds the DNV-GL GL-IV-2:2012 product certification.

The PCS6000 medium voltage wind turbine converter is suitable for large-scale offshore wind turbines. Available up to 12MW, it can be operated with permanent magnet and induction generators.

PCS6000 wind converters have been operating in offshore conditions since 2010. To date a total 1GW of offshore wind turbines in German and Chinese offshore wind farms are using the PCS6000 converter technology inside.

Stephan Ebner, ABB’s Segment Manager for Renewables said: “This certificate is a significant strategic move for ABB to further support wind projects in China. We have a strong focus on developing our offshore wind business and consider China as one of our key markets. The PCS6000 wind turbine converter is the perfect match for this market because of its wide power range, reliable and robust design and wind application specific features.”