Vestas is expanding its EnVentus turbine platform with a new offering aimed at medium to high wind sites.
The V162-6.8MW is globally applicable and combines an increased power rating and operational flexibility to deliver up to 7% annual energy production (AEP) depending on project-specific conditions, Vestas said.
The new offering features flexible power ratings of 6.5MW, 6.8MW and 7.2MW and expanded site applicability through an optional larger CoolerTop device.
The performance improvements are achieved through enhanced EnVentus powertrain and power conversion systems, the manufacturer said.
Vestas chief technology officer Anders Nielsen said: “We take another step forward with the introduction of the V162-6.8MW, reaching the next level in applicability and scalability.
“The V162-6.8MW demonstrates how our modular product development enhances our ability to continuously innovate and lead the industry in developing customisable and sustainable energy solutions that meet our customers’ needs.”
The V162-6.8MW will be based on Vestas’ new modularised nacelle concept, where the nacelle structure is divided into the main nacelle house containing the powertrain and the side compartment with the power system including converter and transformer.
Both nacelle compartments are dimensionally designed to correspond to general industry logistics standards for road, rail, and ocean transportation with less need for specialised handling.
Since the launch of the EnVentus platform in 2019, Vestas has secured orders for more than 5GW acrosss 13 markets on four continents.