V162-7.2 MW™

Discover the EnVentus™ platform

The V162-7.2 MW™ features flexible rating, designed to deliver optimised energy production even with greater temperature and climate variations. 

Designed with full value chain in mind, the V162-7.2 MW™ realises improved transportability of the nacelle unit, as well as the flexibility to service and upgrades over the turbine’s operational lifetime.

V162-7.2 MW™ at a glance

The V162-7.2 MW™ improves Annual Energy Production by up to 7% through enhancements in powertrain and power conversion systems combined with flexible ratings of 6.5 MW, 6.8 MW and 7.2 MW, while maintaining the maximum Sound Power Level at 104.6dB(A) operating at 6.8 MW. 

 

Improved siteability in warm climates is enabled through the optional larger CoolerTop. Designed with full value chain in mind, the V162-7.2 MW™ realises improved transportability of the nacelle unit, as well as the flexibility to service and upgrades over the turbine’s operational lifetime.

Options

available for the

V162-7.2 MW™

  • 6.5 MW Operational Mode
  • 6.8 MW Operational Mode
  • Oil Debris Monitoring System
  • High Temperature Cooler Top
  • Service Personnel Lift
  • Low Temperature Operation to -30°C
  • Vestas Ice Detection™
  • Vestas Anti-Icing System™
Learn more about the available options and solutions
  • Vestas Shadow Flicker Control System
  • Aviation Lights
  • Aviation Markings on the Blades
  • Fire Suppression System
  • Vestas Bat Protection System
  • Lightning Detection System

7.2 MW

Connecting proven system designs from the 2 MW, 4 MW, and 9 MW platforms, the V162-7.2 MW™ features 6.5 MW, 6.8 MW and 7.2 MW three flexible ratings.

IEC S

The V162-7.2 MW™ is designed for medium to high wind sites combined with extreme wind speeds of up to 41.5m/s.

40 years

With more than 181 GW of wind turbine capacity installed and 40 years of experience in relentlessly pursuing performance improvements, EnVentus™ is Vestas' next generation in the evolution of wind turbines.

Technical specifications

Power regulation operational data
Pitch regulated with variable speed
Standard rated power
6,800kW
Cut-in wind speed
3m/s
Cut-out wind speed
25m/s
Wind class
IEC S
Standard operating temperature range
from -20°C** to +45°C
SOUND POWER
Maximum
105.5dB(A)**
**Sound Optimised Modes available dependent on site and country
ROTOR
Rotor diameter
162m
Swept area
20,612m2
Aerodynamic brake
full blade feathering with 3 pitch cylinders
ELECTRICAL
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Converter
full scale
GEARBOX
Type
two planetary stages
TOWER
Hub heights
119 m (IEC S/DIBt S), 138 m (IEC S), 166 m (IEC S) and 169 m (DIBt S)
Depending on site-specific conditions
SUSTAINABILITY
Carbon Footprint
7.1g CO2e/kWh
Return on energy break-even
7.4 months
Lifetime return on energy
32 times
Recyclability rate
87%

Configuration: 166m hub height, Vavg=7.4m/s, k=2.48. Depending on site-specific conditions. Metrics are based on an internal streamlined assessment. An externally reviewed Life Cycle Assessment will be made available on vestas.com once finalised.

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