Supercapacitors for Power Backup in Wind Turbines

Supercapacitors for Power Backup in Wind Turbines

August 22, 2021

Supercapacitors

About 60% of new wind turbines being installed today use electric pitch control systems. In this Tech Chat we discuss the operational and safety importance of wind turbine pitch systems and how supercapacitors have several advantages over batteries in these systems.

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