Nordex to begin production of low-wind turbine in autumn 2018
German wind turbine maker Nordex has added a 140-metre rotor option to its AW3000 turbine, and said production of the model could start in autumn next year. The AW140/3000 model is optimised for low-wind conditions and is expected to sell well in India. Its longer blade length increases the swept area by 12%, raising the annual yield by as much as 6.5%, Nordex said.
German wind turbine maker Nordex (ETR:NDX1) today presented a 140-meter rotor option in its AW3000 platform and said series production of the new turbine, suitable for low wind, could start in the autumn of 2018.

The AW140/3000 model is optimised for specific low-wind conditions and will operate very well in markets like India. It relies on an innovative concept for increased blade length through an integrated extension at the root. The swept area thus grows by 12%, resulting in rise in the annual yield of between 4.5% and 6.5%, Nordex calculates.

An AW140/3000 prototype is to start operation in the middle of 2018. The company expects to have the turbine Type Certification in place in the same year.

The new addition to the AW3000 wind turbine platform can be installed on 120m concrete towers, and on steel towers with hub heights from 82m to over 100m.

The AW3000 platform was part of the portfolio of Acciona Windpower. Nordex acquired the company last year.

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