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Vestas expands 2-MW platform with two new turbine variants

By Michelle Froese | April 24, 2017

Vestas’ new turbines build on its 2-MW platform, delivering increased swept area and annual energy production, while keeping the existing 2-MW nacelle and hub design. Through the tried and tested design foundation, the new V116-2.0 MW and V120-2.0 MW employ proven technology to improve power production.

Vestas adds to 2-MW turbine platform

While the new V116-2.0 MW wind turbine strengthens performance in medium and low-wind conditions, the V120-2.0 MW turbine expands the 2 MW platform into ultra-low wind conditions.

“By building on the tried and tested technology of the most widely applied platform in the wind energy industry, we leverage our unique product knowledge, well-established global supply base and logistics insights to deliver two new, yet proven, turbines that offer industry-leading levelized cost of energy at park level,” said Anders Vedel, Vestas’ Executive Vice President & CTO.

Designed to deliver even more stable energy production, the new turbines offer a steeper power curve, delivering higher power output in medium, low, and ultra-low wind conditions.

Based on structural shell technology and advanced balance of loads, the new blades, 57 and 59 meter respectively, optimize aerodynamics while maintaining the original nacelle and hub dimensions and low-weight profile.

“With the V116-2.0 MW and V120-2.0 MW we have increased the 2-MW platform’s annual energy production by 40% since it was launched, underlining our ability to lead the way within cost of energy reductions,” said Vedel.

First deliveries of the new turbine variants are expected in the first quarter of 2018 for the V116-2.0 MW, and in the third quarter of 2018 for the V120-2.0 MW.

With more than 18,000 turbines installed across 45 countries on six continents, Vestas’ 2-MW platform is the most widely applied turbine solution in the history of wind energy. The new upgrade is the fifth major upgrade since Vestas introduced platform in 2000.


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