Senvion has completed the installation of its first 3.4M140 EBC turbine prototype (pictured), ahead of serial production of the low-wind model at the end of this year.
The turbines, with their 110m and 130m hub heights and 68m blades, are suited to low wind conditions, such as forests and mountainous areas.
The first prototype machine was installed in Heckelberg for the Notus energy Group after the concept was displayed in September 2015.
The machines will also be equipped with a sound-optimized blade profile and a new pitch control system.
“The Senvion 3.4M140 EBC is one of the quietest turbines on the market and the load-reducing pitch control system ensures a cost-effective design,” Senvion chief executive Jürgen Geissinger said.
“This development makes a significant reduction to the levelized cost of energy and demonstrates that even inland low-wind locations can be profitable.”
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Senvion debuts low-wind newbie
Installation of first 3.4M140 EBC prototype completed in Germany
By EBS