Siemens Gamesa has shipped out its 14MW prototype turbine nacelle from its plant in Brande, Denmark, following the prototype’s tower installation at the test site in Osterild.
The SG 14-222 DD prototype nacelle weighs in at 500 tonnes.
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The 222-metre diameter rotor will use Siemens Gamesa’s new B108 blades.
Each 108-metre IntegralBlade is cast in one piece using patented Siemens Gamesa blade technologies.
Siemens Gamesa has secured orders for the 14MW turbines for offshore wind projects in the US and in the Asia-Pacific.
The manufacturer stated: “So many amazing colleagues have contributed and we are extremely proud of the dedication that went into bringing this to life.”