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Gamesa unveils new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine

Madrid - Gamesais has shown its new 5.0 MW turbine, the G132-5.0 MW, at the 2014 Global Offshore Wind trade fair in Glasgow.

The G132-5.0 MW wind turbine, with a blade length of 64.5m and a rotor diameter of 132m, generates 3% more power than the G128-5.0 MW, says Gamesa. It is designed with redundant modules, guaranteeing reliable performance and maximising energy output, thereby streamlining the cost of energy. The turbine also stands out for its light weight, which shall reduce the cost of related wind farm civil engineering work. The G132-50 MW offshore turbine is capable of generating enough energy to supply 5,000 households a year.

With the launch of this new turbine, certification of which is slated for completion in 2015, Gamesa has achieved another milestone in its offshore strategy. Offshore power generation promises to be one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy in the years to come. To fully develop its offshore strategy, Gamesa has reached an agreement in principle with Areva with a view to creating a leading European player in the offshore wind energy segment.



Source: IWR Online, 16 Jun 2014

 


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