GE 2.75-103 wind turbine commissioned in Netherlands 16 March 2011

GE's first 2.75-103 wind turbine has been successfully commissioned at the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) wind farm in Wieringermeer in Northern Netherlands near Ijsselmeer.

The turbine features electrical system uprates and GE's 50.2 meter proprietary blade design claimed to deliver an annual energy production (AEP) increase of more than 9% at 7.5m/s over its 2.5-100 machine.

"Following our announcement last year to introduce the new 2.75-103 wind turbine, we have our first unit fully commissioned, and ready for delivery this summer," states Stephan Ritter, general manager for GE's Renewable Energy business in Europe.

"This product marks a solid addition to our product portfolio. The design of the 2.75MW turbine is built on the core of the 2.5MW series, with minor electrical changes."

Meanwhile, the company has also now introduced a 4.1-113 offshore turbine, said to deliver 5% more energy per unit than comparable 3—4MW technology.

Installation of the first unit – expected to take half the time of conventional turbines – is planned for the second half of this year in Gothenburg harbour.

The new plant features fewer moving parts, and uses direct-drive technology to provide a simple, reliable design with built-in redundancy.

Brian Tinham

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