AREVA Wind proudly unveiled the latest product extension of its M5000 product platform: the M5000-135. The M5000-135 enhances the M5000’s proven technology with a new 135m-rotor. The design of the M5000 turbine, which is exclusively designed for offshore conditions, is a unique hybrid drive solution combining best-in-class quality standards and unique offshore services to meet customer needs.
AREVA Wind General Manager Jean Huby explains: “Lowering the cost of energy in relation to offshore wind energy output is essential for the industry. By introducing the M5000-135 and its improved performance, AREVA is making a major contribution to making offshore wind energy more competitive.”
The M5000’s high reliability and availability have already been displayed, notably on the alpha ventus pilot site in the North Sea off Germany’s coast. The new 135m rotor diameter, combined with a light design and an improved nacelle, reduces the cost of energy while maximizing customer revenues. Additional improvements, such as better serviceability through condition monitoring atop the machine’s built-in system redundancies, provide further benefits to customers in the form of increased reliability and length of life.
With the 66m-long flexible offshore blades-10m longer than the M5000-116-the M5000’s swept area will increase by 35% to 14,326m². The new light nacelle design, adapted to harsh sea conditions, offers simplified maintenance work and optimized health and safety.
