With a global compound annual growth rate of 32 percent over the past five years, wind power is the world’s fastest growing energy source, and wind turbines are currently installed or being installed in more than thirty states nationwide.
Problems caused by these harmonic currents include overheated transformers, switchgear and wiring; random circuit breaker tripping; and reduced useable system capacity.
This article is one of a three-part series of articles that is intended to inform those involved with electrical installations and inspections about fuel cell technology.
A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with water and heat as the by-product.
The installation of electric vehicle systems is covered by Article 625 and is the responsibility of code making panel 12 (CMP-12).