Patents Assigned to Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
  • Patent number: 8207623
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: 8183704
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Publication number: 20120008358
    Abstract: Electric circuit for converting direct into alternating current specially designed for photovoltaic systems connected to the electrical grid without a transformer, and enabling the earthing of one of the input terminals (2) of the photovoltaic generator, thereby working with a wide range of input voltages and having a high efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Roberto GONZALEZ SENOSIAIN, Francisco Javier ANCIN JIMENEZ, Javier COLOMA CALAHORRA
  • Patent number: 8046110
    Abstract: A method and system of active power reserve regulation in a wind farm with a communication network having a plurality of wind turbines that provide an active power reserve in order to support eventual power grid contingencies and to deliver an increase of power in case it is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Jesus Mayor, David Sole, Jorge Acedo, Ainhoa Carcar, Javier Perez Barbachano, Mikel Zabaleta, Susana Simon
  • Patent number: 7969700
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a structure for the electrical protection of photovoltaic facilities in the event a photovoltaic generator (G1-Gp) is connected with its polarity reversed, for what it includes a protection cell that comprises two connection points (1, 2) at which the photovoltaic generator is connected (G1-Gp), at least one device (D) in charge of reducing the voltage of the photovoltaic generator (G1-Gp) in the event of polarity reversion, which is connected in parallel between the aforementioned two connection points, at least one element (M) of breakage and/or protection of the photovoltaic generator (G1-Gp) serially connected to the preceding elements, minimizing the loading on the aforementioned break and/or protection elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Javier Coloma Calahorra, Julián Balda Belzunegui, Luis Muguerza Olcoz
  • Publication number: 20110118884
    Abstract: A method and system of active power reserve regulation in a wind farm with a communication network having a plurality of wind turbines that provide an active power reserve in order to support eventual power grid contingencies and to deliver an increase of power in case it is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Jesús MAYOR, David SOLÉ, Jorge ACEDO, Ainhoa CÁRCAR, Javier PÉREZ BARBÁCHANO, Mikel ZABALETA, Susana SIMÓN
  • Publication number: 20110118892
    Abstract: A method and system of active power reserve regulation in a wind farm with a communication network having a plurality of wind turbines that provide an active power reserve in order to support eventual power grid contingencies and to deliver an increase of power in case it is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Jesús Mayor, David Solé, Jorge Acedo, Ainhoa Cárcar, Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Mikel Zabaleta, Susana Simón
  • Publication number: 20100141424
    Abstract: A theft protection device for photovoltaic solar panels is provided. The device includes of at least one cable which is made to pass through the solar panels. The cable can be fibre optic or electrical, and a light beam or an electrical current, respectively, is made to circulate through the cable. At the ends of the cable, an electrical control circuit is connected, capable of detecting a cut in the cable caused by the interruption of the light beam in the fibre or a voltage drop at the ends of the electrical cable. Cutting of the cable for theft of the solar panels is detected by the control circuit which activates an alarm, acoustic and/or visual, which can belong to the device or be remote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Javier Coloma Calahorra, Luis Marroyo Palomo
  • Publication number: 20090316458
    Abstract: The invention presents a structure for the conversion of direct current electric power into alternating current electric power, characterised in that it is simple, highly efficient and minimises the problem of electromagnetic compatibility. The circuit includes, in its first preferred embodiment, six switching elements governed by a command unit, four switches forming an H-bridge (T1, T2, T3, T4) and two auxiliary switches (T5D, T6D), and two auxiliary diodes (Daux1 and Daux2). The elements of the H-bridge switch at grid frequency, whereas T5D and T6D switch at high frequency by means of pulse width modulation (PWM), or other appropriate modulation techniques. The voltage of these auxiliary switching elements (T5D, T6D) is limited topologically to half the direct current input voltage (Vin), thereby reducing switching losses and resulting in a high performance converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Roberto Gonzalez Senosiain, Javier Coloma Calahorra, Luis Marroyo Palomo, Jesus Lopez Taberna, Pablo Sanchis Gurpide
  • Patent number: 7622815
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine which guarantees a stable voltage to the power converter. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid allowing the continuous operation of the system during a low voltage event in the grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: 7531911
    Abstract: A system and method of reactive power regulation in a wind farm having a plurality of wind turbines that provides optimum control of the reactive power compensation in the wind farm and is able to keep a reactive power reserve in order to support eventual grid contingencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: D616815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Jadraque Aznarez, Javier Aramendía Romero