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Assignee: Northern Power Systems, Inc.


Location: Barre, VT
No. of patents: 8

NumberTitleIssue Date
8059436Modular power converters usable alone or in a multiphase power converter
A power converter module for use alone or with other modules in a multiphase power converter. The power converter module has an enclosure that surrounds internal components to prevent radiation of electromagnetic energy, which internal components also limit conducti...
11/15/2011
7939957Water turbine system and method of operation
A system for providing electrical power from a current turbine is provided. The system includes a floatation device and a mooring. A water turbine structure is provided having an upper and lower portion wherein the lower portion includes a water fillable chamber. A ...
05/10/2011
7891941Wind turbine having a direct-drive drivetrain
A wind turbine comprising an electrical generator that includes a rotor assembly. A wind rotor that includes a wind rotor hub is directly coupled to the rotor assembly via a simplified connection. The wind rotor and generator rotor assembly are rotatably mounted on ...
02/22/2011
7737570Water turbine system and method of operation
A system for providing electrical power from a current turbine is provided. The system includes a floatation device and a mooring. A water turbine structure is provided having an upper and lower portion wherein the lower portion includes a water fillable chamber. A ...
06/15/2010
7692938Multiphase power converters and multiphase power converting methods
A new class of multiphase converters having at least two switching cells driven by out-of-phase PWM reference signals and corresponding respective PWM control signal signals. In some embodiments, once of the switching cells are driven as a function current-balancing...
04/06/2010
7492617Frequency control and power balancing in disturbed power inverter system and method thereof
A system and method are disclosed for controlling DC to AC power converters (inverters) that are operated as voltage sources and are paralleled on the AC side. This method allows for controlling frequency while sharing real power. The disclosed method requires no co...
02/17/2009
7489046Water turbine system and method of operation
A system for providing electrical power from a current turbine is provided. The system includes a floatation device and a mooring. A water turbine structure is provided having an upper and lower portion wherein the lower portion includes a water fillable chamber. A ...
02/10/2009
7462955Electrical power distribution system and method thereof
A system for providing auxiliary electrical power is provided. The system includes a plurality of loads and a plurality of power sources, each providing electrical power to one or more of the plurality of loads. At least one generator is electrically connected to th...
12/09/2008
 
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