V164-7.0 MW turbine launched
The V164-7.0 MW turbine of Vestas is said to ensure the lowest possible cost of energy
Lowering the cost of energy in relation to offshore wind is essential for the offshore wind industry. Some of the major stepping stones in achieving this are size and subsequent increased energy capture, which means a need for much bigger turbines that are specifically designed for the challenging offshore environment. With the introduction of the V164-7.0 MW Vestas is taking a major step towards meeting these needs.
The innovative part of the new turbine is, along with a wide range of technical features, its size and consequently much increased energy capture whereas the proven technology is represented by, among other things, the medium-speed drive-train solution.
Construction of the first V164-7.0 MW prototypes is expected in Q4 2012. Serial production is set to begin in Q1 2015 provided a firm order backlog is in place to justify the substantial investment needed to pave the way for the V164-7.0 MW.
