SEMIKRON is an internationally leading power semiconductor manufacturer. 2011 marked the 60th anniversary of the German-based family enterprise which employs 3600 people worldwide. A global network of 35 companies with production plants in Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Slovakia, South Africa and USA guarantees fast and competent on-site customer care.
SEMIKRON offers specially designed power electronic components and systems for wind power plants: converter technology, complete IGBT systems, inverter, rectifier and thyristors.
In close cooperation with our customers the experts at SEMIKRON find solutions for new demands such as converter concepts for medium voltage plants at offshore parks. Specifically the SKiiP systems have been established since many years in the wind market.
Worldwide the power converters of SEMIKRON guarantee an optimal flow of energy through the decentralized generation of energy with wind. According to a survey carried out by BTM Consult ApS, the total wind power capacity installed until 2009 was 122 Gigawatt. 57 Gigawatt comprises power semiconductors from Semikron.
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