Greentech Lead America: GE announced it will supply 59 of its 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines to NextEra Energy Resources’ wind farm, planned for the thumb region of Michigan.
The 1.7-100 machine is the second brilliant wind turbine in GE’s portfolio. GE’s brilliant wind turbines harness the power of the Industrial Internet to analyze tens of thousands of data points every second, helping to manage wind’s variability and provide smooth, predictable power.
In addition to the brilliant features, GE’s new 1.7-100 meter wind turbine advances its 1.6-100 wind turbine series by utilizing electrical system upgrades to allow higher energy productions.
GE’s latest development in wind turbine technology increases the rating on the 1.6-100 from 1.6 megawatt to 1.7 megawatt, boosting the power by 6 percent. With blades that extend 100 meters—a height of 33 stories—the 1.7-100 has the ability to capture additional energy, making it well suited to a variety of wind farm locations. It is the world’s most efficient wind turbine in its class, GE said.
“Our highest capacity factor turbines are the flagship products in our portfolio,” said Keith Longtin, general manager, wind products for GE’s renewable energy business. “The 1.7-100 is the latest evolution of our advanced wind turbine technology and was designed to ensure consistent performance, reliability and efficiency.”