The new variants build on Vestas' 2MW platform, delivering increased swept area and annual energy production while keeping the existing 2MW nacelle and hub design.
The turbines offer a steeper power curve, delivering higher power output in medium, low, and ultra-low wind conditions. Based on structural shell technology and advanced balance of loads, the new blades, 57 meter and 59 meter respectively, optimise aerodynamics while maintaining the original nacelle and hub dimensions and low-weight profile. First deliveries of the new turbine variants are expected in the first quarter of 2018 for the V116-2.0MW and in the third quarter of 2018 for the V120-2.0MW. The new upgrade is the fifth upgrade since Vestas introduced the 2MW platform in 2000.
