To stay competitive with other energies, the costs of wind energy must be reduced. An important factor in the reduction of costs is the optimization of wind turbine efficiency. Electronic failures of wind turbines account for significant economic losses and unplanned maintenance. Find out at IQPC’s second International Conference E/E Systems for Wind Turbines, 21 – 23 May, 2012 in Bremen about the most recent improvements on electronic systems for wind turbines and meet many OEMs to discuss state-of-the-art systems.

After the successful launch of the conference last year; this year’s conference puts a special emphasis on the utilities’ and developers’ perspective on future requirements for wind turbines. Additionally, specific grid code requirements to ensure compliance to the power generation system is a topic at our second conference about electronic wind turbine systems.

Other key topics at the conference are:

•       Operators, developers and utilities: Requirements and Future Projects
•       Pitch system development and controlling systems
•       Grid Codes & Grid Compliance
•       Generator systems for wind turbines and future applications
•       Converter technology for wind turbines

Meet leading international companies at our conference to share experiences and discuss developments and challenges: Moog, DONG Energy Renewables, WinWind Oy, RWE,
Bosch Rexroth, E.On or GE Energy are among the contributors to the topic.

In addition to our frequent networking breaks, participants are also offered four interactive workshops on Wednesday, 23 May 2012:

•       “Functional safety for pitch systems with regard to reliability & availability” (Moog Germany)
•       “Current and future generator-converter systems”
•       “High availability control systems for wind turbines”
•       “Ensuring grid compliance” (GE Energy Consulting UK)

Discuss the future of power electronics in the light of offshore versus onshore applications and exchange your experience with leading experts in the field.

The European Conference and Workshop on Renewable Energy Systems (ECRES - EWRES) aim to be an independent academic forum for the clean energy researches following the technical, social, economical and environmental needs of the European Community for the cutting-edge renewable energy explorations. Within that context, the present and future perspectives on the renewable energy problems are discussed by the scientists and the advanced courses on the multidisciplinary energy topics are presented to the students by the European experts. The workshop, itself, does not only include the presentations of the participating scientists but also covers some special invited lectures on wide ranges of renewable energy problems.

Over 2,500 delegates are expected to attend the inaugural SSX 2012 | ONTARIO, with the eXpo featuring up to 125 exhibitors. 250 + leaders are expected to participate in Solar Network’s fourth Ontario Summit. The eXpo features an “International Pavilion” and a Summit track on opportunities in emerging markets, globally.

Ontario, Canada is now the second largest PV market in North America, after California. SSX 2012 | ONTARIO will be the international PV industry’s first opportunity to connect and establish business relationships after Ontario’s FIT 2.0 is fully on track.  Through summit sessions and eXpo networking, delegates will gain practical insight and develop key relationships to succeed in Ontario’s market, expected to add another 500 MW in 2012 alone.

Summit Speakers:
50 + experts will present on key issues for successful solar PV development in Ontario and Internationally.

Target Group Description:
•    Solar Developers     •    Property Owners            •    Architects
•    Manufacturers    •    Facility Managers         •    Roofing Companies
•    Financiers & Investors   •    Design Engineers     •    General Public
•    Community Leaders     •     Utility Executives        •    NGOs
•    Government Representatives    •    Installers       •    Media
•    Power Industry Executives    •    Builders