Vestas tests turbines at extreme voltage at Østerild

The world's first Fault Ride Through test system rated at 66kV is now up and running at Testcenter Østerild, Denmark. Growing offshore wind farms and parks have generated demand for high-voltage test systems, says developer R&D Test Systems.
Photo: R&D Test Systems
Photo: R&D Test Systems
BY FREJA CELINE ERIKSEN, TRANSLATED BY L.N. BARNES

The world's first Fault Ride Through (FRT) test system rated at 66kV is currently testing one of Vestas' large prototype turbines.

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