Vestas Introduces The V172-7.2 MW, Enhancing Performance in Low To Medium Wind Conditions
Vestas Introduces The V172-7.2 MW, Enhancing Performance in Low To Medium Wind Conditions
The V172-7.2 MW delivers a 12 percent increase in annual energy production (AEP) compared to the
V162-6.2 MW variant in low wind conditions. The new variant delivers flexible power ratings of 7.2
MW, 6.8 MW and 6.5 MW and offers expanded site applicability for all conditions, with solutions for
cold climate and an optional larger CoolerTop for hot climates.
“Enabling maturity and scalable growth are central to our technological ambitions at Vestas. The
introduction of the V172-7.2 MW will pave the way for wind energy to build scale by introducing more
ease and efficiency into how we design and produce high-quality sustainable energy solutions. The
V172-7.2 MW demonstrates how our modular product development can enable customisable
solutions, suited to any environment. It’s also a signal for how we can support our customers as a
long-term partner through the imminent energy transformation, able to meet their needs today, as well
as in the future”, says Anders Nielsen, Vestas Chief Technology Officer.
The V172-7.2 MW will be based on Vestas’ new modularised nacelle architecture, where the nacelle
structure is divided into compartments that are dimensionally designed to correspond to general
industry standards for road, rail and ocean transport. This improves logistics and provides flexibility
over the turbine’s operational lifetime. The variant will also build closer alignment between Vestas’
onshore and offshore platforms, as both the V172-7.2 MW and the V162-7.2 MW share the
modularised nacelle architecture with the Vestas offshore V236-15.0 MW.
The EnVentus platform is the next generation of Vestas technology, building on and leveraging proven
technology from the 2 MW, 4 MW and 9 MW platforms to meet customisation needs more efficiently
through advanced modularity. The EnVentus platform now includes four different wind turbine variants,
and since the launch of the EnVentus platform in 2019, Vestas has secured orders for more than 6
GW across 14 different markets on four continents.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design,
manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more
than 151 GW of wind turbines in 86 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 129 GW of wind
turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-
in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 29,000 employees are
bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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