Infineon Technologies and Goldwind Science & Technology have announced they have expanded their collaboration, to enable a stable and reliable flow of electricity in wind power generation.

Infineon says it will supply Goldwind with its XHP 2 1700 V IGBT5 power modules with .XT technology that will enhance energy efficiency in Goldwind’s grid-forming GW 155 - 4.5 MW wind turbines. Infineon says its power modules deliver high power density, reliability, and robustness, ensuring a long operational lifetime for wind energy systems. By optimising energy efficiency, they can help to reduce energy costs and enhance the profitability of Goldwind’s wind turbines.
 
Grid-forming wind turbines act as stabilisers within the energy grid. Unlike conventional turbines that passively follow the grid, the grid-forming technology allows wind farms to mimic the stabilising properties of traditional rotating generators. By using power electronics, grid-forming wind turbines can generate a stable frequency and maintain grid voltage, even when the load in the power grid changes. The International Energy Agency estimates that renewables will account for almost half of global electricity generation by the end of the decade, with the share of wind and solar photovoltaics doubling to 30% [1]. Grid-forming capabilities will therefore become essential to ensure a stable and reliable flow of electricity despite fluctuations in energy generation.
 
“The emergence of grid-forming wind turbines enables wind farms to evolve from simple power suppliers into stabilising pillars of the energy grid.” said Ye Jiqiang, Vice President of the Wind Power Industry Group and General Manager of the Supply Chain Centre at Goldwind. “We look forward to further deepening our long-term collaboration with Infineon, leveraging efficient and reliable cutting-edge technology to advance renewable energy systems.”
 
“Collaborating with Goldwind to support their grid-forming wind turbines underscores Infineon’s commitment to strengthening global energy systems and further advancing renewable energy integration,” said Dominik Bilo, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Industrial & Infrastructure at Infineon. “Together, Infineon and Goldwind are driving decarbonisation by enhancing the reliability and efficiency of wind power generation.”
 
Infineon’s XHP 2 1700 V IGBT5 power modules use the .XT interconnection technology. This technology is characterised by improved wire bonding, reliable chip attachment, and high-reliability system-soldering, enabling power modules to support increased cycling loads at higher temperatures compared to standard joining technology. The power modules feature low stray inductance and a design well-suited for paralleling, simplifying development for customers and enabling greater flexibility for platform upgrades. They can provide exceptional lifetime even under challenging operating conditions such as those in wind turbines. As a result, they minimise unplanned downtimes and maximise wind energy harvested. Today, Infineon products are used in every second newly installed wind turbine worldwide.
 
Infineon and Goldwind say they have been collaborating since 2007 to advance more compact, highly reliable, and grid-friendly wind power converters. Infineon says it has already supplied Goldwind with its fifth-generation PrimePACK IGBT modules and thanks to their high power density and exceptional cycling performance, these solutions have enabled Goldwind’s 6 MW full-power wind turbine models to meet stringent global standards for reliability, energy efficiency, and safety, while reducing operational and maintenance costs.

[1] Source: IEA (2024), Renewables 2024

 

 

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