Phoenix Contact aims to help designers minimize environmental impact and prepare for the renewable energy revolution by reducing emissions while supplying the world with sustainable, on- demand energy. They have made this their goal for the next decade with a concept called the “All Electric Society.” In their vision, renewable energy is generated and utilized efficiently through intelligent and networked systems created using electrification, networking, and automation technology. Clean and sustainable energy comes from photovoltaic, hydroelectric, wind, and geothermal sources. Energy storage systems like batteries or green hydrogen systems complement the generation process and guarantee
that energy is always available. Combined with networking and automation for control, they enable the electrification of all aspects of our lives. Phoenix Contact supplies many components for energy generation, storage, and automation in the All Electric Society. Wind turbine generators Wind turbine generators produce about ten percent of the electricity in the United States. These generators are complex structures where machine diagnostics monitor system health to reduce damage and minimize downtime. For example, intelligent turbine blade monitoring includes sensors to check ice, lightning, load, and structural health (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Intelligent turbine blade monitoring includes sensors to check ice, lightning, load, and structural health to detect and prevent damage. (Image source: Phoenix Contact)
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