The V174-9.5 MW™ Turbine.
New variant to the 9 MW Platform.
Based on proven technology, track record and field experience, the MHI Vestas 9 MW Platform grows again. The new turbine variant, the V174-9.5 MW™, boasts the industry’s largest commercially proven rotor size and most powerful output.
A trusted choice from day one, built on the proven 9 MW platform and Vestas technology lineage with minimal design changes
Configured for worldwide application and engineered for IEC T
9.5 MW rated power, with an optimal rotor to generator ratio
Rotor diameter of 174 metres
85 m blades with an optimised, load minimising design profile
Each blade weighs 35 tonnes, same as the V164-9.5 MW blade
Swept area of 23,779 m2, more than double the area of the London Eye
The nacelle is 21 m long, 9 m wide and 9 m high, weighing approximately 390 tonnes
Approximate hub height of 110 m
Approximate tip height of 197 m
One turbine can power 9,000 UK homes
V174-9.5 MW™
Largest commercially proven rotor size – 174 meters
Engineered for IEC class T
Based on the proven, trusted and bankable V164 turbine platform
Aerodynamically efficient, upgraded blade profile
Swept area of 23,779 m2, more than double the area of the London Eye
The V164-10.0 MW™ Turbine.
Reaching an industry milestone.
Built on the track record and proven technology of the 9 MW Platform, the V164-10.0 MW™ is the world’s first commercial double digit offshore wind turbine.
The V164-10.0 MW™ incorporates a stronger gearbox, some minor mechanical upgrades, and a small design change to enhance air flow and increase cooling in the converter. The upgrades ensure that this gentle giant can run at full power, at a site with wind speeds of 10 metres per second, for 25 years.
- Flanged connected drive train with easy-access key-components
- Main bearings, coupling, gearbox and generator is possible to lift out separately for service
- Permanent magnet generator
- Full scale converter 50/60 Hz at 66 kV nominal voltage
- Nacelle dimensions: 9.3 m x 20.7 m x 8.8 m (H x L x W)
- Rotor diameter: 164 m
- Swept area: 21,124 m2
- Helihoist platform available
V164-10.0 MW™
The world’s first commercial double digit offshore wind turbine
Built on the proven and trusted 9 MW Platform
Ready for installation from 2021
The V164-9.5 MW™ Turbine.
Higher rated power…minimal design changes.
The V164-9.5 MW™ continues the legacy of the proven V164-8.0MW®. With minimal design changes, such as a redesigned gearbox and cooling system upgrades, the 9.5 MW provides market-leading output levels, low operational costs, cost-efficient installation and built-in reliability.
A proven turbine that can minimise your total cost of energy and maximise the return on your investment.
Flanged connected drive train with easy-access key-components
Main bearings, coupling, gearbox and generator is possible to lift out separately for service
Permanent magnet generator
Full scale converter 50/60 Hz at 33-35 or 66 kV nominal voltage
Nacelle dimensions: 9.3 m x 20.7 m x 8.8 m (H x L x W)
Rotor diameter: 164 m
Swept area: 21,124 m2
Helihoist platform available
V164-9.5 MW™
Named Best Offshore Turbine 2017 by Windpower Monthly Magazine
Built on the proven and trusted V164 turbine platform
- Gearbox improvements
- Cooling system adjustments
- Power production system upgrades
The V117-4.2 MW™ Turbine.
The blades for the V117-4.0/4.2 MW are developed from the existing and proven 55 m blade of the V112, pictured here.
The compact high wind, high capacity option.
The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind 4 MW platform is designed for a broad range of wind and site conditions and for exceptional energy capture. The V117-4.2 MW™ is designed for extreme wind conditions, making new sites possible for wind energy projects. The turbine strengthens the 4 MW platform’s performance in extreme wind conditions expanding reach into areas with very strong wind.
Full scale converter
Air brake full blade feathering with 3 pitch cylinders
Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s, cut-out wind speed 25 m/s
Wind class: IEC IB / IEC IIA / IEC S
Rotor diameter: 117 m
Swept area: 10,751 m2
Nacelle dimensions (installed incl. CoolerTop®): 6.8 x 12.8 x 4.0 m H x L x W
Rated power: 4,200 W
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
V117-4.2 MW™
- A low-risk choice with proven capabilities
Global footprint of the 4 MW platform since 2010
- Reliable technology, excellent energy yield
Innovations & Optimisations
The future is smart. SMART is now.
The MVOW SMART Turbine® products are designed to contribute to business case optimisation by enhancing turbine design assessments, allowing significant cost savings and enabling incisive decision making.
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The MVOW MAX Performance™ products are designed to maximise return on investment, ensuring turbines are always producing at their optimal.
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Optimising the business case through the MVOW MAX Performance® and MVOW SMART Turbine® portfolios
Optimal power production
Maximise cost savings
Enhance turbine design assessments
Enable incisive decision making
Maximise return on investment