Solutions for wind power systems

Comprehensive solutions − from the gondola to the foundation

OBO can provide complete solutions for the entire electrical equipment of wind power systems − from clamp clips to cable support systems, from surge protection to lightning protection systems. In addition, you benefit from the experience of a systems provider who is used to working on large-scale projects around the world.

We provide special solutions as a standard
With regard to the accompanying planning for wind power systems, experience has shown us that each project will have its own conditions and requirements for technical equipment.
The OBO consultants and developers know exactly what is required and include important requirements with regard to type class, location, control technology and safety into the planning and construction processes from the very start.
We have an excellently equipped testing centre available, as well as a modern, flexible production facility. Here, not only standard products are tested, but also special solutions for large-scale projects with exceptional requirements.

We are there where you need us

Are you planning a wind power system in the Andes? Or an offshore power station in the North Sea? You can count on OBO. All over the world, our employees are ready to help you in the electrical equipping of your project. The highly developed OBO logistic process ensures that our products reach the place in which they are needed quickly and reliably. We can guarantee this through our tightly knit service network in more than 50 countries. We really know our stuff.

Systems for the gondola

• Measuring and test systems
  Magnetic card PCS and holder for the simple measurement of lightning currents in the rotor blade
• Junction box systems
  For safe IP protection of electrical cabling
• Cable and pipe fastening systems
  For vibration-proof routing of lighting and auxiliary current circuits
• Pipe systems
  Made of metal and plastic − suitable for all applications
• Interception and arrestor systems
  To protect the weather station against direct lightning strikes
• Surge protection energy technology
  To protect the central power supply against surges and partial lightning currents with installed vibration protection (Shock Guard)
• Surge protection Data and information technology
  To protect the electronic control components in the control cabinet
• Mounting systems
  For supportive fastening of cable trays and mesh cable tray systems − even in the case of high cable loads
• Mesh cable tray systems
  For flexible routing of the power and data cables in the gondola area

Systems for the tower

• Rail systems
  To accept all kinds of clamp clips − from single to triple clips
• Clamp clip systems
  For vibration-proof routing of the power and data cables
• Vertical cable ladder systems
  With matching wall brackets to accept cable weights
• Equipotential bonding systems
  Shield connection terminal to optimise the shield action of individual data cables
• Equipotential bonding systems
  To connect tower segments in a way which reduces lightning current and potential
• Fire protection systems
  To prevent the expansion of fire via the power and data cables in the gondola

Systems for the tower base

• Surge protection energy technology
  Lightning arrestor, type 1, for network-side connection with the equipotential bonding system
• Surge protection Data and information technology
  To protect telecommunication cables for the entire tower remote control
• Cable fastening systems
  Made of metal and plastic for high tightness and EMC requirements
• Wiring duct
  For tidy routing of cables in the control cabinet
• Equipotential bonding systems
  For correct equipotential bonding to DIN VDE 0100 and lightning protection equipotential bonding to DIN EN 62305 (IEC 62305)
• Earthing systems
  To connect the reinforcement with the equipotential bonding

Systems for the foundation

• Earthing systems
  Diagonal clamp for the connection of reinforcing bars and flat conductors
• Earthing systems
  Diagonal clamp with welded bolt to connect additional earthing cables
• Earthing systems
  Bitumen corrosion protection bandage to protect the earth entry at the transition point into the concrete
• Earthing systems
  Flat conductors made of galvanised steel or stainless steel
• Earthing systems
  VA cross-connector to safely connect the flat conductor to crossing points