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Our backup generator sets for wind farms are designed to guarantee auxiliary power supply in extreme conditions, keeping key systems operational during any incident.
Auxiliary Systems for Wind Installations
At Genesal Energy, we have a strong international presence in the renewable energy sector, particularly in wind power projects. From the early stages of wind farm development, our generator sets have been part of the support system to ensure continuous operation in any contingency.
Wind farms are usually located in highly exposed areas. If the wind turbines stop generating electricity or disconnect from the grid, it is vital they can continue to orient themselves to prevent structural damage. This is where wind farm backup generators come into play, powering yaw and control systems when no supply is available.
Generator Sets for Wind Power Support
These systems are not only used in emergencies. In many cases, wind turbine diesel generators are employed during wind farm commissioning, maintenance works, or as a stable power source for SCADA systems, hurricane-control systems, or communications.
We design each generator set individually to adapt to the environment, wind farm topology, electrical configuration, and customer requirements. In wind installations, the reliability of the auxiliary system is just as important as the main production.
High-power wind turbine diesel generator: how we design it
In wind farms, two main configurations are distinguished:
- Individual generator sets for a single turbine or a small group of nearby turbines.
- Centralised generator sets to supply power to all the turbines in the farm.
In both cases, the generator must be tailor-made to:
- Guarantee correct integration with hurricane-control systems and the wind farm’s SCADA.
- Ensure reliable and secure communication between the generator and farm control systems, using advanced fibre optic technology.
- Facilitate fault detection and maintenance to maximise availability.
Technical comparison
| Generators per turbine | Generators for the entire wind farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage drop in cables | Minimal, as distance between turbine and generator is short | Significant, as distances can be several km, requiring correctly dimensioned cabling |
| Number of generators | Each generator supports up to 3 turbines, meaning multiple units are required | Several large units connected in parallel |
| Generator size | Small units | Large units in parallel |
| Control system | Start/stop controlled by each turbine’s hurricane system; integration with multiple communication protocols possible | Start-up triggered by grid failure and power demand |
| Reliability | Failure affects only the turbines connected to the faulty generator | Failure may reduce available power or even shut down the entire farm |
| Maintenance | More labour required as generators are spread across the farm | Centralised in one area, allowing easier maintenance |
| Backup equipment | Low-cost spare generators can be swapped in | Backup is costly due to large unit sizes |
| Alternator dimensioning | Loads mainly consist of motors with drives; alternator not oversized | Alternator must be significantly oversized due to cable inductance and capacitance |
Tailor-made solutions
for every need
At Genesal Energy, we design wind farm backup generator sets for maintenance, operational support, and emergency supply in farms of any size. We manufacture robust and reliable solutions with the latest technology, adapted to remote sites and extreme conditions.
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