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V236-15.0 MW™ prototype

Development work of the V236-15.0 MW™ prototype is progressing as planned across Vestas’ R&D and production sites in Denmark. With component production well underway and testing protocols in place, installation is on schedule for second half of 2022, with its first KWh planned for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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
30m/s
Wind class
IEC S or S,T
Standard operating temperature range
from -10°C* to +25°C* with a de-rating interval from +25°C to +45°C
*high ambient temperature variant available

SOUND POWER
Maximum
118dB(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