V90-1.

8 MW
The North American variant

Built on experience
This wind turbine is the North American variant of the V90-1.8 MW, which was introduced in Europe in 2004, with over 1,000 units now in operation world wide. Based on the proven V80 variable speed technology in operation around the globe since 2001. Designed to maximize energy capture for medium wind regimes (IEC IIA) to further improve upon the V80 reputation as a reliable performer

Rotor
Diameter: Area swept: Nominal revolutions: Operational interval: Number of blades: Power regulation: Air brake: 90 m 6,362 m2 14.5 rpm 9.0 to 14.5 rpm 3 OptiTip pitch and variable speed Full blade feathering with 3 pitch cylinders.

Features include
90-meter rotor based on 44 meter blade design technology developed for the Vestas V90-3.0 MW turbines. New 60 Hz generator is a 6-pole design which utilizes a lower gearing ratio. Primary bed frame structure made from casting to optimize load transfer to tower, and increase overall frame stiffness. Improved main bearing housing design for increased structural stiffness. Standard LVRT (Low Voltage Ride Thru) capability to provide continuous operation through grid faults. Complete variable speed capability with VCUS (Vestas Converter Unity System) technology. Powered service platform as standard.

Tower
Standard hub heights: 80 meter and 95 meter

Operational data
IEC Class Rated power Cut-in wind speed: Nominal wind speed: Cut-out wind speed: Temperature IEC IIA 1,800 kW 3 m/s 12 m/s 25 m/s -20 to +40 C

Power curve V90-1.8 MW

2,500 2,250 2,000 1,750
Power (kW)

Generator
Type: Nominal output: Operational data: 6-pole asynchronous with variable speed 1,800 kW 60 Hz 690 V

1,500 1,250 1,000 750 500 250 0

Gearbox
Type:
0 5 10 15 20 25

3-stage planetary/helical

Wind speed (m/s)

Control
Type: Microprocessor-based control of all the turbine functions with the option of remote monitoring. Output regulation and optimisation via variable speed and OptiTip pitch regulation.

This document is intended to provide general information about this wind turbines features and general specifications and does not constitute a warranty or representation as to actual turbine performance. Vestas - American Wind Technology, Inc. 1881 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97201 USA Tel. +1 503 327 2000 Fax +1 503 327 2001 vestas-americas@vestas.com www.vestas.com To see a complete list of our sales and service units, visit www.vestas.com

Weight
Nacelle: Rotor: Towers: 80 m 95 m
t = metric tonnes.

71 t 38 t

155 t 205 t