Enercon has introduced new features for the E-175 EP5 model. Starting in 2026, the top model from Enercon will be offered with a two-piece permanent magnet generator boasting a nominal power of 7.0 MW.
Additionally, a tower with a hub height of 175 metres will be added to the tower portfolio of the E-175 EP5. At the heart of the upgraded E-175 EP5 lies a new permanent magnet generator featuring an external rotor design. With an expanded diameter and the ability to be disassembled into two pieces for efficient logistics, it achieves higher energy yields (AEP) compared to the 6.0 MW basic version of the E-175 EP5. The rotor diameter and wind energy converter technology remain largely unchanged. Currently, the basic version of the E-175 EP5 is in the prototype phase, with main components such as the E-nacelle, rotor blade, and rotor hub undergoing final testing in Enercon R&D's component test area. These components will then be transported to the installation site of the first prototype in Borchen-Etteln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where tower construction has already been completed. Meanwhile, Enercon's production network is gearing up for the series production ramp-up of the E-175 EP5, with main components to be manufactured in EU plants located in Aurich and Magdeburg, Germany; Viana do Castelo, Portugal; and Opole, Poland.
