- Richardson Electronics (RELL, Financial) has signed a supply agreement with TransAlta, a key player in the Canadian power sector.
- The agreement involves providing pitch energy modules for wind turbines across North America through 2025.
- TransAlta's successful year-long trial indicates reduced downtime and enhanced efficiency with these modules.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL), a global leader in engineered solutions for renewable energy, announces a significant expansion of its customer base through a strategic supply agreement with TransAlta Corporation, one of Canada’s largest power generators. Under this agreement, Richardson will supply its patented ULTRA3000® and ULTRAPEM™ pitch energy modules designed for GE wind turbines and SSB platforms, distributed throughout numerous wind farms in Canada and the United States across 2025.
These innovative ultracapacitor-based modules are developed to replace traditional lead acid batteries in wind turbine electric pitch systems. By managing the crucial energy required for blade angle adjustments, these modules address and mitigate the downtime and lost production issues on GE platforms, which have been prevalent due to weak battery performance.
The agreement follows a year-long trial conducted by TransAlta, where multiple machines at two sites were evaluated. The trial confirmed significant performance improvements, leading to TransAlta's commitment to a fleet-wide implementation. This development is anticipated to reduce the necessary hub entries by technicians and, hence, optimize operational efficiency while increasing revenue potential.
Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions, emphasized Richardson Electronics' commitment to advancing engineered solutions for renewable energy, stating that their relationship with TransAlta marks a notable progression in providing cutting-edge technology without the need for modifications.
This agreement is a testament to Richardson Electronics' strategic focus on providing effective engineered solutions to the renewable energy sector, underscoring their status as a world leader in pitch energy modules.
