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PowerPlus® Proven upgrades for the entire power curve

Upgrade your business case with Vestas PowerPlus® As wind power technology advances, Vestas continuously invests in R&D to ensure that these advancements are made available for existing turbines. PowerPlus® is a range of innovative upgrades designed to improve operation and production efficiency of installed turbines, leading to increases in annual energy production of up to 5%. Combining retrofits of advancements in new turbine design with a dedicated after-market R&D division, PowerPlus® is the result of Vestas’ investment into the existing fleet of turbines. And for wind asset owners, it...

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Control system PowerPlus® upgrades Power modes Software features

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Unlock the full potential of your assets Vestas PowerPlus® Features and applicability Aerodynamic Upgrades AEP GAIN FROM AEP GAIN ESTIMATE* INSTALLATION VALIDATION METHOD PLATFORM APPLICABILITY** Power Performance Optimisation Power Uprate Increased wind capture and improved noise modes Improved data inputs to help the controller system make better decisions Increased nominal power Rope - or crane access Software installation Software installation ***Various multibrand platforms

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High Wind Operation Controller Upgrade Enabled production during high wind speeds Enabled production during high wind speeds Higher reliability and enabled software upgrades Enabled power modes in partial load operation, close to the knee of the power curve Software installation Software installation Software/hardware installation Software installation *Depending on site-specific conditions **Applicability might differ across platform versions ***Multibrand solution offered in partnership with Smart Blade

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Enable your turbines to work smarter When a wind turbine is operating at wind speeds that are not sufficient to reach its nominal power, there are a variety of operational parameters that can be optimised to maximise efficiency. Vestas PowerPlus® offers a range of solutions to address production efficiency on the slope of the power curve. Power Performance Optimisation Based on site-specific conditions, instrumental parameters such as wind speed measurements, wind direction measurements and yaw position can be fine-tuned to increase output on the slope of the power curve. During the...

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Upgrades for the slope of the power curve Shifting the slope of the power curve to the left with software upgrades and aerodynamic add-ons PowerPlus® gain Existing power curve Vortex Generators and Gurney Flaps Add-ons to improve aerodynamic performance over the root section of the blade Vortex Generators Gurney Flaps Example of a counter-rotating vortex generator Example of gurney flaps on a wind turbine blade

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Push your investment to work harder Over the course of a wind turbine’s life, the conditions under which it operates might change and deviate from the forecasted conditions under which it was sited. These deviations can potentially result in turbines that do not harvest the full benefits of the wind. To help wind asset owners address this, Vestas PowerPlus® offers a few upgrades designed to enable turbines maximise production given the actual operational conditions. Power Uprate Essentially a new power mode, Power Uprate allows the turbine to reach a higher power level under full load...

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Power Uprate Enabling new and higher power modes in full load operation PowerPlus® gain Existing power curve Enabling production in higher wind speeds PowerPlus® gain Existing power curve

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Proven technology, validated results When it comes to investing in performance improving upgrades, we know that wind asset owners need assurance towards the return from such an investment. Therefore, Vestas has developed a number of highly effective validation methods to confirm the estimated production gains and ensure complete transparency into the actual improvements. Coupling that with a global track record, Vestas PowerPlus® exclusively offers proven technology upgrades that comes with swift site-specific validation. Track record - improving business cases around the globe Since its...

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Pure. Performance

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