Helix Wind Corp uses smart grid technology to monitor wind turbine efficiency

30 June 2009

Renewable energy company Helix Wind Corp has added smart grid technology to its line of wind turbines to manage performance and uptime.

The new monitoring system records and reports a variety of performance metrics in real time including wind speed, turbine output and generator frequency.

‘The Helix WTMS smart grid technology is compatible with all Helix Wind Turbines. Uptime, reliability, and accountability, are the hallmarks of all Helix Wind solutions and by adding an additional smart feature enhancement to the Helix product line, Helix will offer a broader array of managed solutions,’ said Helix Wind chairman Scott Weinbrandt. ‘This is the first phase of smart grid technology solutions to come from Helix Wind.’

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Tags: energy storage, smart grid, wind

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