The Nordex Group is widening its range of efficient solutions for medium and light-wind locations with the addition of two new turbine models. The N131/3900 is an enhanced version of the N131/3600 from the Generation Delta range, and the new N131/3600 is ideal for locations with medium wind speeds.
With the N131/3900, Nordex is raising the nominal output of its most powerful light-turbine by 8%. And with the N131/3600, the turbine yield is up to 15% higher depending on the site conditions.
With the N131/3900, Nordex is raising the nominal output of its most powerful light-wind turbine by 8%, enabling yield gains of between 1% and 4% to be achieved depending on the location. In spite of an increase in output, acoustic emissions can be kept at low 106.2 decibels by using serrations at the rear edges of the blade. Noise-optimized operation modes are also available for the turbine, meaning that it can also be used in sound-sensitive locations.
Nordex is offering the N131/3900 with hub heights of up to 134 meters. The turbine will be available in North America, as well as large parts of Europe from January 2018. The first N131/3900 will be installed in Germany at the end of 2017.
Additionally, Nordex is now offering the N131/3600 for locations with medium wind speeds. The N131/3600 was launched in autumn 2016 as a turbine for light-wind locations. It has now been assigned to a higher wind class, allowing Nordex to supplement its range with a larger rotor for medium wind-speed locations.
The rotor sweep in this wind class is 25% greater than that of the medium-wind turbine N117/3600. As a result, the turbine yield is up to 15% higher depending on the conditions prevailing at the location.
This has been made possible thanks to adjustments to two variables. The turbulence curves are tailored to meet the target markets, meaning that the turbine is able to meet actual turbulence requirements of the specific location. Also, the operations management has become even more intelligent, permitting load-optimized turbine control by means of individual pitch control (IPC).
The N131/3600 is ideally suited for locations characterized by medium wind conditions in Germany, Scandinavia, and Turkey. The first turbine of this type was installed in January 2017 close to Husum in northern Germany. The N131/3600 will be available in hub heights of between 84 and 134 meters. It exhibits very low noise levels for this wind and output class, achieving a figure of 104.9 decibels thanks to serrations.
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