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3 MW PLATFORM

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Vestas is a leader in wind energy solutions, focusing on maximizing customer profits and investment certainty through cost-effective technologies and reliable services. With over 35 years of experience and more than 70 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Vestas is a trusted partner in the wind energy sector.
3 MW Platform Overview
Launched in 2010, the 3 MW platform includes various turbine models tailored for different wind classes, offering flexibility and reliability. The platform has been enhanced to improve energy production, covering all IEC wind classes with a rated output power of 3.45 MW.
Turbine Models
  • V105-3.45 MW™ – IEC IA
  • V112-3.45 MW™ – IEC IA
  • V117-3.45 MW™ – IEC IB/IEC IIA
  • V126-3.45 MW™ – IEC IIB/IIA
  • V136-3.45 MW™ – IEC IIIA
All models feature a common nacelle design, ensuring superior grid performance and ease of maintenance.
Technology and Performance
The 3 MW platform employs proven technologies to ensure reliability and high energy production, featuring advanced noise modes, superior grid support, and a robust design to minimize downtime and maximize return on investment.
Testing and Quality Control
Vestas uses rigorous testing methods, including Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), to ensure component reliability. A comprehensive quality-control system monitors critical trends to prevent defects.
Options and Customization
Various options are available to enhance turbine performance, including power optimization, condition monitoring, and de-icing systems, allowing for customization to meet specific project needs and improve business case certainty.
Site Optimization and Planning
Vestas provides tools like SiteHunt® and SiteDesign® to optimize site selection and layout, ensuring optimal energy production and cost efficiency. Electrical PreDesign aids in designing grid-compliant and profitable wind power plants.
Monitoring and Maintenance
VestasOnline® Business offers advanced monitoring and control capabilities, enhancing production levels and performance reporting. The Condition Monitoring System (CMS) and Active Output Management® (AOM) ensure efficient maintenance and operational peace of mind.
Conclusion
Vestas' 3 MW platform provides a comprehensive solution for diverse wind conditions, ensuring high energy production and reliability. With advanced technology, rigorous testing, and customizable options, Vestas supports optimal wind energy investment and operation.
Specifications
  • Tower Heights: Ranging from 69 m to 166 m depending on the model and IEC classification.
  • Nacelle Dimensions: Transport height is 3.4 m, installed height is 6.9 m, length is 12.8 m, and width is 4.2 m.
  • Blade Dimensions: Lengths range from 54.7 m to 66.7 m with a maximum chord of 4 to 4.1 m and a transport weight of 70 metric tonnes.
Operational Data
  • Rated Power: 3,450 kW for all models.
  • Cut-in Wind Speed: 3 m/s.
  • Cut-out Wind Speed: Ranges from 22.5 m/s to 25 m/s depending on the model.
  • Operating Temperature Range: From -20°C to +45°C, with de-rating above 30°C.
Rotor and Electrical
  • Rotor Diameter: Ranges from 117 m to 136 m.
  • Swept Area: Ranges from 10,751 m² to 14,527 m².
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz with a full-scale converter.
Turbine Options Includes Power Optimised Mode, Condition Monitoring System, Service Personnel Lift, Vestas Ice Detection and De-Icing, Low Temperature Operation, Fire Suppression, Shadow Detection, Increased Cut-In, Nacelle Hatch for Air Inlet, Aviation Lights and Markings, and Obstacle Collision Avoidance System (OCAS™).
Annual Energy Production Energy production is calculated based on various hub heights and wind speeds, assuming 100% availability and 0% losses.
Additional Information Specifications are subject to change and may not be available in all locations. The document emphasizes the importance of the English version in case of discrepancies between language versions.
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3 MW PLATFORM-1

Wind. It means the world to us.TI

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Are you looking for the maximum return on your investment in wind energy? Wind energy means the world to us. And we want it to mean the world to our customers, too, by maximising your profits and strengthening the certainty of your investment in wind power. With this expansion, the 3 MW platform covers all IEC wind classes with a variety of rotor sizes and a higher rated output power of 3.45 MW. That’s why, together with our partners, we always strive to deliver cost-effective wind technologies, high quality products and first class services throughout the entire value chain. And it’s why we...

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+56,000 The V112-3.45 MW® and the other 3 MW variants advance the already proven technology powering over 56,000 installed Vestas turbines worldwide - more than any other supplier.

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How does our technology generate more energy? More power for every wind site V112-3.45 MW™, V117-3.45 MW™, V126-3.45 MW™ and V136-3.45 MW™ are available with several noise modes to meet sound level restrictions with an optimised production. The power system enables superior grid support and it is capable of maintaining production across severe drops in grid voltage, while simultaneously minimising tower and foundation loads. It also allows rapid down-rating of production to 10 per cent nominal power. With an operating range that covers all wind classes, our 3 MW platform delivers unrivalled energy...

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The 3 MW platform covers all wind segments enabling you to find the best turbine for your specific site. Windclasses - IEC Turbine type 3 MW turbines V105-3.45 MW™ IEC IA V112-3.45 MW™ IEC IA V117-3.45 MW™ IEC IB/IEC IIA V126-3.45 MW™ IEC IIA V126-3.45 MW™ IEC IIB V136-3.45 MW™ IEC IIIA Options available for the 3 MW platform An option is an extra feature that can be added to the turbine to suit a project’s specific needs. By adding options to the standard turbine, we can enhance the performance and adaptability of the wind power project and facilitate a shorter permitting cycle at restricted...

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Is the 3 MW platform the optimal choice for your specific site? One common nacelle – five different rotor sizes The wind conditions on a wind project site are often not identical. The 3 MW platform features a range of turbines that cover all wind classes and combined across your site they can maximise the energy output of your wind power plant. excellent turbine choices. A combination of the variants can optimise your site layout and improve your production significantly on complex sites. Low-wind sites Tip-height restrictions and strict grid requirements With a rotor size of 105 m, the V105-3.45...

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Would you benefit from uninterrupted control of wind energy production? Knowledge about wind project planning is key Getting your wind energy project up and operating as quickly as possible is fundamental to its long-term success. One of the first and most important steps is to identify the most suitable location for your wind power plant. Vestas' SiteHunt® is an advanced analytical tool that examines a broad spectrum of wind and weather data to evaluate potential sites and establish which of them can provide optimum conditions for your project. In addition, SiteDesign® optimises the layout of...

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+28,000 The Vestas Performance and Diagnostics Centre monitors more than 28,000 turbines worldwide. We use this information to continually develop and improve our products and services. monitor performance and produce detailed, tailored reports from anywhere in the world. The VestasOnline® Power Plant Controller offers scalability and fast, reliable real-time control and features customisable configuration, allowing you to implement any control concept needed to meet local grid requirements. Surveillance, maintenance and service Operating a large wind power plant calls for efficient management...

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V105-3.45 MW™ IEC IA Facts & figures POWER REGULATION Pitch regulated with variable speed OPERATING DATA Rated power 3,450 kW Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s Cut-out wind speed 25 m/s Re cut-in wind speed 23 m/s Wind class IEC IA Standard operating temperature range from -20°C* to +45°C with de-rating above 30°C HUB DIMENSIONS Max. transport height Max. transport width Max. transport length BLADE DIMENSIONS Length Max. chord Max. weight per unit for transportation subject to different temperature options SOUND POWER (Noise modes dependent on site and country) ROTOR Rotor diameter Swept area Air brake...

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V112-3.45 MW™ IEC IA Facts & figures POWER REGULATION Pitch regulated with variable speed OPERATING DATA Rated power 3,450 kW Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s Cut-out wind speed 25 m/s Re cut-in wind speed 23 m/s Wind class IEC IA Standard operating temperature range from -20°C* to +45°C with de-rating above 30°C HUB DIMENSIONS Max. transport height Max. transport width Max. transport length BLADE DIMENSIONS Length Max. chord Max. weight per unit for transportation subject to different temperature options SOUND POWER (Noise modes dependent on site and country) ROTOR Rotor diameter Swept area Air brake...

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V117-3.45 MW™ IEC IB/IEC IIA Facts & figures POWER REGULATION Pitch regulated with variable speed OPERATING DATA Rated power 3,450 kW Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s Cut-out wind speed 25 m/s Re cut-in wind speed 23 m/s Wind class IEC IB/IEC IIA Standard operating temperature range from -20°C* to +45°C with de-rating above 30°C HUB DIMENSIONS Max. transport height Max. transport width Max. transport length BLADE DIMENSIONS Length Max. chord Max. weight per unit for transportation subject to different temperature options SOUND POWER (Noise modes dependent on site and country) ROTOR Rotor diameter Swept...

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V126-3.45 MW™ IEC IIB Facts & figures POWER REGULATION Pitch regulated with variable speed OPERATING DATA Rated power 3,450 kW Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s Cut-out wind speed 22.5 m/s Re cut-in wind speed 20 m/s Wind class IEC IIB Standard operating temperature range from -20°C* to +45°C with de-rating above 30°C HUB DIMENSIONS Max. transport height Max. transport width Max. transport length BLADE DIMENSIONS Length Max. chord Max. weight per unit for transportation subject to different temperature options SOUND POWER (Noise modes dependent on site and country) ROTOR Rotor diameter Swept area Air brake...

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