A REDUNDANT, SUPERCAPACITOR, BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY FOR WIND TURBINE CONVERSION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

摘要

A back-up power supply for use with wind turbine controls powered by direct current (DC). The power supply comprises a first power supply rated for the full power requirements of said controls, a second power supply rated for the full power requirements of said controls and an OR connection between a load and said first power supply and said second power supply. The OR connection is either a diode OR-qate or a bridge rectifier.