Method and apparatus for obtaining electricity from offshore wind turbines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9859806
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14490311

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According to one aspect of the teachings herein, a system for obtaining electricity from wind turbines provides advantageous operation with respect to offshore wind turbines where the size and weight of electricity generation and collection equipment are key considerations. The contemplated system includes an apparatus that is configured for collecting wind-generated electricity at a fixed low frequency and at a desired collection voltage, based on the advantageous configuration and use of a modular multilevel converter or MMC.

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ABB SCHWEIZ AGBRUGGERSTRASSE 66 BADEN CH-5400

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Das, Debrup Raleigh, US 29 174
Liang, Jiaqi Cary, US 34 146
Pan, Jiuping Raleigh, US 35 537
Tremelling, Darren Apex, US 30 101

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