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Alpha Ventus
Location: NI
Operator: Renerco
Configuration: 6 X 5-MW Multibrid M5000, 6 X 5-MW 5M
Operation: 2011
WTG supplier: Areva
EPC: Areva, Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur Gesellschaft
Quick facts: This is Germany's first full-scale offshore wind plant.
The site is 45km from the coast of Borkum in 30m of water. M5000
hub height is 90m and rotor diameter is 116m, while 5M hub height is 92m
and rotor diameter is 126m. The Areva machines stand on tripods and the REpower
turbines are mounted on jacket foundations. The project is invested by EWE AG (47.5%), E.ON Climate & Renewables
Central Europe GmbH (26.25%), and Vattenfall Europe Windkraft GmbH (26.25%).
Photograph courtesy of Areva
Posted 10 Jul 2011 |
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