Vestas verbessert den Energieertrag seiner 2-MW-Plattform bei Niedrig- und Ultra-Niedrigwind-Bedingungen

(WK-intern) – Gleichzeitig führt Vestas eine umgerüstete 2,2-MW-Nennleistungsturbine ein, die die 2-MW-Plattform bei mittleren bis niedrigen Windbedingungen mit hoher Turbulenz erweitert.

Nach der Ankündigung der V120-2.0 MW-Turbine im Frühjahr 2017 umfasst die verbesserte V120-2.2 MW ein stärkeres Getriebe und verstärkte Rotorblätter, die die Leistung bei höheren Windbedingungen verbessern.

Die V120-2.2 MW ist weltweit einsetzbar und für mittlere bis niedrige Windgeschwindigkeiten mit höheren Turbulenzbedingungen ausgelegt, wodurch sich die Turbine hervorragend für Nordamerika eignet.

Der Prototyp V120-2.0 MW ist im Windpark Lem Kjær in Westjütland in Dänemark in Betrieb und hat seine erste Kilowattstunde Strom produziert.

Vestas installs V120-2.0 MW prototype and introduces upgraded 2.2 MW version

Vestas is improving energy production for its 2 MW platform in low- and ultra-low wind conditions by installing a prototype V120-2.0 MW turbine with the ability to run in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode. At the same time, Vestas is introducing an upgraded 2.2 MW nominal rating turbine that expands the 2 MW platform into medium to low wind conditions with high turbulence.

Having announced the V120-2.0 MW turbine in the spring of 2017, the upgraded V120-2.2 MW includes a stronger gearbox and reinforced blades that strengthen performance in higher wind conditions. The V120-2.2 MW is globally applicable and designed for medium to low wind with higher turbulence conditions, which make the turbine a great fit for North America.

The V120-2.0 MW prototype is operating at the Lem Kjær wind park in Western Jutland, Denmark, and has produced its first kilowatt hour of electricity. The prototype will undergo an extensive test and verification programme to ensure reliability before full-scale production commences prior to the first deliveries. The turbine at Lem Kjær will be converted into a V120-2.2 MW prototype in the fourth quarter of 2018 where blades and gearbox will be changed.

„With the successful V120-2.0 MW prototype installation and introduction of the upgraded V120-2.2 MW turbine, Vestas once again demonstrates its ability to meet customer requirements by lowering cost of energy and reducing time to market for new products“, says Anders Vedel, Executive Vice President & CTO.

The 2 MW platform was launched in 2000 and leverages years of experience in supply chain, transport, and installation optimisation. With more than 20.000 turbines installed in 45 countries since its debut, Vestas‘ 2 MW platform the most widely installed platform in the industry with 40 GW of accumulated installed capacity.

Press release from Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus, Denmark

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