GE prototype of high-output wind turbine operational at European test site

GE Wind turbine
Greentech Lead America:GE Power & Water, a provider of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies, announced that its high-output wind turbine, the new 2.5-120, is operational at a test site in Wieringermeer, Netherlands.Announced in January, the 2.5-120 high-output wind turbine from GE drives higher power output, improving service productivity and creating new revenue streams for customers. The wind turbine harnesses the power of the Industrial Internet to analyze tens of thousands of data points every second allowing for management of variable wind sources to provide smooth, predictable power.

The turbine integrates energy storage and advanced forecasting algorithms while communicating seamlessly with neighboring turbines, service technicians and operators.

As the first wind turbine to bring together world-class efficiency and power output at low-wind-speed sites, the 2.5-120 captures a 25 percent increase in efficiency and a 15 percent increase in power output compared to GE’s current model.

The turbine’s high efficiency and high output unlock higher returns for wind farm operators at low-wind-speed sites.

The turbine’s advanced controls and 120-meter rotor enable increased energy capture and greater power output in low-wind areas. The taller tower, which has a maximum hub height of 139 meters, makes it ideal for heavily forested regions in places like Europe and Canada.

GE has worked with ECN, a Dutch independent research institute for renewable energy, for the past decade to validate its newest technologies. The 2.5-120 prototype will be tested and validated in accordance with the highest GE and industry standards through fall 2013.

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