Hamburg, 13 October 2017. The Nordex Group has launched a new 140-meter rotor option for its AW3000 wind turbine platform that delivers lower cost of energy for lighter-wind sites. The AW140/3000 boasts one of the highest capacity factors in its class and is the latest addition to the proven AW3000 platform.
The design of the AW140/3000 is optimized for specific low-wind conditions which make the turbine a perfect fit for certain markets like India, but it will also be an ideal option in various geographies.
The AW140/3000 is an evolution of previous AW3000 wind turbine models — including the AW132/3000 which has recently been upgraded for medium-wind IEC IIb conditions — and utilizes an innovative concept for increasing the blade length through an integrated extension at the root of the blade. This broader rotor adds 12% more swept area and increases annual energy production by 4.5% – 6.5%, while minimizing the impact on manufacturing costs and time to market.
