V236-15.0 MW™

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The V236-15.0 MW™ is built on proven, world-class technology and engineered for efficiency in offshore environments around the world.

V236-15.0 MW™ at a glance

The V236-15.0 MW™ is built on proven, world-class technology and engineered for efficiency in offshore environments around the world. With a swept area of 43,742 m2 and a capacity factor of over 60% from the 115.5m blades, V236-15.0 MW™ delivers leading park performance for our customers.

The V236-15.0 MW™ harnesses Vestas’ world-class service and safety record, and comes with a design lifetime of 30 years.

80 GWh

A single V236-15.0 MW™ is capable of producing 80 GWh per year depending on site-specific conditions.

43,742 m2

An industry-leading swept area provides peak annual energy production performance.

Reliable

Leveraging 25 years of offshore installation and service experience, Vestas is your offshore partner-of-choice.

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V236-15.0 MW™ 

The installation of the V236-15.0 MW™ prototype turbine was completed in December 2022 where the turbine also successfully produced its first kWh of power. We follow the journey.

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Technical specifications

Power regulation operational data
Pitch regulated with variable speed
Rated power
15,000kW
Cut-in wind speed
3m/s
Cut-out wind speed
31m/s
Wind class
IEC S or S,T
Standard operating temperature range
from -15°C* to +23°C* with a de-rating interval from +23°C to +45°C
*high ambient temperature variant available
SOUND POWER
Maximum
115.3dB(A)
**Sound Optimised Modes dependent on site and country
ROTOR
Rotor diameter
236m
Swept area
43,742m2
Aerodynamic brake
Three blades full feathering
ELECTRICAL
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Converter
full scale
GEARBOX
Type
medium speed
TOWER
Hub heights
Site-specific

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