Infineon power modules enhance the energy efficiency of Goldwind's grid-connected wind turbines

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. have recently announced the deepening of their collaboration to achieve stable and reliable power transmission for wind energy generation. Infineon will supply Goldwind with XHP 2 1700 V IGBT5 power modules featuring .XT technology, enhancing the energy efficiency of Goldwind's GW 155-4.5 MW grid-connected wind turbines. Infineon's power modules ensure long-term operation of wind energy systems through their high power density, reliability and stability. By optimising energy efficiency, these modules help reduce energy costs and enhance the profitability of Goldwind's turbines.

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Grid-forming wind turbines act as “stabilisers” within the electricity grid. Unlike conventional wind turbines that passively follow grid operations, grid-forming technology enables wind farms to emulate the stabilising characteristics of traditional rotating generators. Through the use of power electronics, grid-forming turbines can generate stable frequencies and maintain grid voltage, ensuring efficient operation even during fluctuations in grid load. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that by the end of 2029, renewable energy generation will account for nearly half of global electricity production, with wind and solar power doubling their share to 30%. Consequently, grid-forming technology will become pivotal in ensuring stable and reliable power transmission amidst fluctuating generation.

Ye Jiqiang, Vice President of Goldwind's Wind Power Industry Group and General Manager of its Supply Chain Centre, stated: ‘Grid-forming wind turbines transform wind farms from mere electricity suppliers into core pillars for stable energy grid operation. We look forward to deepening our long-term collaboration with Infineon, leveraging efficient and reliable cutting-edge technologies to jointly advance renewable energy systems.’

Dominik Bilo, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies, remarked: ‘Our collaboration with Goldwind to support the development of grid-forming turbines fully embodies Infineon's steadfast commitment to strengthening global energy systems and advancing the deep integration of renewable energy. By enhancing the reliability and efficiency of wind power generation, Infineon and Goldwind are jointly driving the low-carbon transition.’

Infineon's XHP 2 1700 V IGBT5 power module employs .XT interconnect technology. This technology features enhanced wire bonding processes, reliable chip attachment capabilities, and high-reliability system soldering advantages. Compared to traditional connection technologies, power modules utilising this technology can support larger cyclic loads at higher temperatures. The XHP 2 1700 V IGBT5 power module features low stray inductance, making it suitable for parallel designs. This simplifies customer development processes while offering greater flexibility for platform upgrades, ensuring exceptionally long service life even in demanding environments such as wind turbines. This significantly reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime while maximising wind energy utilisation efficiency. Currently, one in every two newly installed wind turbines worldwide incorporates Infineon products.

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Since 2007, Infineon and Goldwind have collaborated to advance the development of more compact, reliable and grid-friendly wind turbine converters. Infineon has supplied Goldwind with its fifth-generation PrimePACK IGBT modules. Leveraging their high power density and superior cycling performance, these solutions not only enable Goldwind's 6 MW full-power wind turbines to meet stringent global standards for reliability, energy efficiency and safety, but also significantly reduce the turbines' operational and maintenance costs.