Siemens Gamesa launches 10 MW offshore wind turbine

• 5 years ago (2019-01-17)
• David Flin

Europe 1068 Offshore wind 119

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has launched the SG 10.0-193 DD, the world’s first 10+ MW offshore wind turbine. SGRE said that the new design builds on proven technology to maximise energy yield at all wind speeds.

Markus Tacke, CEO of SGRE, said: “The new SG 10.0-193 DD combines experiences and knowledge from five generations of proven direct drive technology in one 10 MW turbine.”

The 10 MW rating is made possible through a larger diameter generator. By increasing the rotor diameter to 193 metres, this new wind turbine offers up to 30 per cent more annual energy production (AEP) than its predecessor, the SG 8.0-167 DD. The technology on the offshore direct drive platform allows for the re-use of most components from previous generations, providing a short time to market. The prototype is expected to be installed in 2019, with commercial market deployment expected in 2022.

The nacelles of this new offshore wind turbine will be initially manufactured at the SGRE factory in Cuxhaven, Germany, the world’s largest plant for offshore wind turbine nacelles.