Diversified Technologies Introduces Power Distribution System for Renewable Energy Sources

Diversified Technologies, Inc. has introduced a new micro-grid power distribution system for the simple integration of wind and solar power generators by transmitting dc power along a cable which is suitable for up to 1MW power transfer. According to the firm, this new power distribution system offers a link cost as low as $1.00 per watt, depending upon configuration.

The PowerMod™ Micro-Grid Power Distribution System features direct solid-state switching and includes a dc power supply, dc cable and down converter for providing AC or DC power at the load end point. Eliminating the limits of ac point-to-point installation, a generator or load can be placed any-where along the cable which is suitable for up to 1MW power transfer from these renewable energy sources.

Providing constant 10kVdc transmission at up to hundreds of kilometers for wind turbines and solar power generators, the PowerMod Micro-Grid Power Distribution System uses PowerMod High Voltage Solid-State Switch Modules that provide over 1-million hour predicted reliability per MIL-HDBK-217F.

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