Sustainable and low-carbon power generation is in increasingly high demand, so electrical engineers have to be able to offer specific equipment and components for environmentally friendly applications.
 
Microhm, manufactures and delivers high-power resistors for the renewable power industry, is experienced in producing resistors for generating, testing and controlling renewable power. We have developed a broad and extensive range of products to meet demand.

 
Using solar power to generate electricity and hot water is a widely used technology that can utilise resistors to increase efficiency. For example, solar panels that feature electrical drivers to follow the sun can use Microhm's dynamic braking resistor to ensure they stop when necessary.

 
Microhm offers load testing resistors for biomass power plants, wind turbines and generators, tidal turbines and wave turbines. Protection resistors are used to short circuit rotor windings through a resistor in the instance of grid disturbances, causing high-voltage or current in turbine generator rotors. These resistors are able of withstanding high-currents without being damaged.