Our drive.

Moving the future.

Wind turbines from Schuler.

Schulers core competence

Our drive Experience, professionalism and knowledge

As a leader for quality and technology in forming technology,

Schulers core competence

Schuler delivers equipment, dies, process expertise and services

Developing and implementing innovative forming systems

worldwide for the metal forming industry. We support customers

Equipment with high quality and a long service life

in the automotive OEM and tier industry, as well as companies in

Expert advice for all aspects of forming technology

the energy, packaging, electrical and household appliance indus-

Consulting and technical service worldwide

tries. Established in 1839, Schuler employs more than 5000 people

worldwide. We have facilities and sales offices in forty countries.

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Moving forward Wind turbines from Schuler

Schuler approaches the wind energy market with a strong

The foundation

foundation and core competencies in innovation, quality and

Many years of engineering know-how and expertise in

engineering expertise.

mechanical and electric drive technology

Strong engineering and project management skills

In cooperation with creative and high-performing partners, we

have developed a direct-drive wind turbine offering 2.7 MW.
It is certified to IEC WT01, IEC 61400-1 (Ed.2).

Global infrastructure for manufacturing equipment and

providing technical services
A long tradition of innovation and progress

Our motivation
Contributing to expand renewable energy
resources and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Building a sustainable and reliable energy
supply and effective climate protection
Offering competitive electricity generation costs
with efficient renewable energy resources
Saving resources through advanced engineering
and design
Helping to shape our future

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Schuler wind turbines profitable and cost-effective

Our innovative wind turbine driveline concept is designed with

Easier maintenance

a direct drive (without a gear unit) for a 2.7 MW permanent-

Access to the hub and spinner via hollow axle shafts for

magnet synchronous generator. This design achieves excellent

efficiency, especially operating under partial-load, combined
with reduced maintenance requirements throughout its entire

servicing the pitch drives

Maintenance-free permanent-magnet synchronous generator
without sliprings/brushes

service life.
The overall design offers a variable-speed generator/converter

Straightforward installation

system with electrical adjustment of individual blades, and

Integration of all components in assembly units (< 90 tons)

performs with maximum energy yield and high efficiency. The

Low installation/removal costs thanks to exchangeable power

ground-breaking concept, which is engineered with an innovative

electronics and transformer in the base of the mast

design, allows Schuler SDD 100 systems to be optimally integrated into the power grid. The converter concept ensures power

Low noise emissions

system compatibility, permitting powerful and high-speed active

and reactive power control, thereby providing the prerequisites

Increased availability

to maintain power system stability.

Less likely to suffer from malfunctions because there is no

gear unit

Permanent-magnet synchronous generator

Fewer anti-friction bearings

High partial-load efficiency

No gearing and fewer components exposed to tribological

High power flux density

stresses

Compact construction

Faster startup at low temperatures

Closed cooling circuit; no contact between the electrical

Lower friction effects in the driveline

system and outside air

Electric pitch adjustment

Advance-controlled power converter

Low lifecycle costs

StatCom function (reactive power infeed possible even

Lower maintenance expenses

without active power)

Power system stabilization (dynamic frequency and voltage
stabilization)

No oil change, no oil filter replacement

Grease lubrication for anti-friction bearings
Lower condition monitoring expenses

Low-voltage ride through

Fewer vibration sensors due to smaller number of bearings

The high-performance turbine meets the requirements of

No need for lubrication sensors (temperature, pressure,

EEG 2009 and the SDL-WindV regulations.

particles)
Less need for auxiliary power units and backup power supplies

EEG (Renewable Energy Act) requirements 2009, SDLWindV

No crane and repair costs for gear unit renewal

(System Service Ordinance)

More favorable insurance terms

The Schuler concept offers outstanding properties for riding

through voltage dips during power system disruptions. Not only
can it cope with critical situations caused by power system
short circuits or supply bottlenecks, but it can also perform
reactive power management and voltage control.

Assembly capacity
In one of the biggest assembly halls in Europe, Schuler assembles
large systems for customers all over the world. Further assembly
capacity is available in Germany, China and Brazil.
A global player with local facilities
Schuler has facilities in 40 countries.
Engineering expertise and project management experience
Schulers project management team offers a winning combination
of technical, professional and organizational skills
Service performance is everything
Schuler has more than 900 service staff at work around the world.
They ensure that more than 150,000 installed machines operate
and perform efficiently.

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Moving forward with superior technology

The advantages of direct-drive wind turbines

Gondola with GFRP enclosure

Permanent-magnet synchronous generator

Air/air heat exchanger

High partial-load efficiency

Machine support with azimuth adjustment

Closed cooling circuit; no contact between the electrical system and the outside air

Generator (air-cooled)

Great ease of maintenance

Hub with spinner and blade adjustment

Access to the hub via hollow axle shafts for servicing pitch drives

Tubular steel mast

All components are integrated in assembly units, making them easy to install

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Technical data

Model

3000

Schuler SDD 100

2500

General data
2.7 MW

Gear unit

No gear unit

Wind class

IEC IIIA and optionally IIA

Noise emissions
(95% rated power)

104.7 dB(A)

2000
p [kw]

Rated power

1500
1000
500

Rotor
Diameter

100 m

Type

Upwind with pitch adjustment

Direction of rotation

Clockwise

Rotation speed

variable

Blade material

GFRP (epoxy resin)

10

15

20

25

v [m/s]

Performance curve acc. to IEC 61400-12

Schuler SDD 100

Specially designed for low wind speeds, the SDD 100 makes it
possible to achieve optimum yields in the upper MW class.

Mast
Type

Tubular steel

Hub height

100 m

Operating data
Activation speed

3 m/s

Rated speed

11.5 m/s

Deactivation speed

25 m/s

Generator
Design

permanent-magnet, synchronous

Voltage

900 V

Cooling

Air cooling

Frequency converter
Design

4Q power converter IGBT

Power system frequency

50 Hz

Cooling

Water/air

30

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