EnVentus™ Platform

EnVentus™ represents the next generation in the evolution of wind turbines. It is the platform architecture from which new variants will arise.

EnVentus™ based variants are designed with global applicability in mind. As part of the suite of Vestas offerings, EnVentus™ turbines offer a wide range of standard hub heights and modes of operation that can be combined with an extensive list of technology options to create customised solutions to suit the needs of each unique project.

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Platform architecture

The EnVentus™ platform architecture is the result of meticulous and careful evaluation of an unbroken line of Vestas technology solutions. With more than 157 GW of wind turbine capacity installed and 40 years of experience in relentlessly pursuing better performance through technology and service, EnVentus™ is Vestas' next generation in the evolution of wind turbines.

Through advanced modularity in design, EnVentus™ aims to meet customisation needs more efficiently combining reusable modules depending on unique market and project conditions. EnVentus™ based variants benefit from a full-scale converter, capable of meeting complex and differing grid requirements in local markets. The full-scale converter is matched by a permanent magnet generator for maximum system efficiency and balanced by a medium-speed drivetrain. Combined with the extensive Vestas portfolio of solutions, EnVentus™ variants can maximise the potential of each unique wind site.

g/kWh

5.6 - 7.6

CO₂ comparison between the EnVentus
platform and a coal power plant

Energy neutral

6 - 7

months of operation

Energy return

34 - 42

times

Recyclability rate

86% - 89%

Enventus™ Prototype Installation

The first EnVentus™ prototype was installed at the Østerild National test centre in Western Jutland, Denmark. The V150-5.6 MW™ produced its first kilowatt hour of energy and will undergo an extensive testing and verification programme before serial production commences. The on-track development of the EnVentus™ platform proves Vestas commitment to drive the industry forward by offering customers fully modular products capable of meeting project-specific requirements and further decreasing the cost of energy.

"With the introduction of a platform built on modularity, we increase our customised solutions while ensuring value chain optimisation."

Anders Vedel, Chief Scientific Advisor at Vestas

Explaining Vestas modularity – rethinking turbine architecture, creating new opportunities.

Committed to drive industry scaling with flexibility and quality, Vestas takes the natural next step in the modularisation journey, delivering flexible solutions optimised for project-specific conditions.

EnVentus™ platform variants

V172-7.2 MW™

The V172-7.2 MW™, featuring three flexible ratings of 7.2 MW, 6.8 MW and 6.5 MW, strengthens performance in low to medium wind conditions with expanded site applicability. Sharing the same modularised nacelle architecture with the V162-7.2 MW™, the V172-7.2 MW™ offers flexibility in service and upgrades over the turbine’s operational lifetime.

V162-6.8 MW™

The V162-6.8 MW™ features flexible rating delivering optimised energy production even with greater temperature and climate variations. Designed with full value chain in mind, the V162-6.8 MW™ realises improved transportability of the nacelle unit, as well as flexibility for service and upgrades over the turbine’s operational lifetime.

V162-6.2 MW™

With a swept area of over 20,000m², the V162-6.2 MW™ applies the largest rotor size in the Vestas portfolio to achieve industry-leading energy production paired with a high capacity factor.

V150-6.0 MW™

The V150-6.0 MW™ lifts the larger rotor introduced with V150-4.2 MW™ into stronger wind speeds. Combined with its higher generator rating, it increases the production potential at turbine level by more than 20 percent compared to V150-4.2 MW™ in medium wind speed conditions.