Enercon installs first prototype of 7MW turbine
E-175 EP5 E2 model features a split generator to facilitate transport and has significantly higher yield than 6MW predecessor model, OEM says
Enercon has installed the first prototype of its E-175 EP5 E2 direct drive wind turbine with a rated output of 7MW, which the manufacturer said has a significantly higher yield than its predecessor model with a 6MW rating.
“The E-175 EP5 is a 'smart' turbine that integrates numerous advanced technologies and functions for the first time in order to maximise efficiency and performance for our customers,” said Moritz Rodenhausen, head of product management at Enercon.
“For example, it has flexible operating modes that are optimised for maximum energy yield or reduced load. These variable operating parameters make it possible to customise the turbine to specific site conditions or customer requirements.
“Added to this are advanced digitalisation technologies that open up new possibilities for our service and maintenance offering in the future – for example, planned maintenance, live data, and turbine monitoring.”
The turbine is equipped with a new generator, which is designed as an external rotor in the machine.
To ensure that the component, which is considerably larger in diameter, can be transported efficiently, it has been designed to be separable - the generator is delivered in two halves from the factory to the construction site and is only assembled on site during turbine installation.
Enercon will present its new 7MW machine at the WindEurope exposition in Copenhagen next week that starts on Tuesday.
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