THE NEW ENERCON 4 MW PLATFORM

E-126 EP4_ 4.2 MW

Smart. Efficient. Powerful.

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E-126 EP4_ 4.2 MW Calculated power curve E-126 EP4 / 4.2 MW

Power P [kW] Power coefficient Cp [-]

4,500 0.5
Intelligent advancement 4,000
of proven technology 3,500 0.4
3,000
The new ENERCON 4 MW platform combines innovative 2,500
0.3

technology and intelligent modular design for more ef- 2,000

0.2
1,500
ficiency and reliability. Systematic, continued develop- 1,000 0.1
ment of tried-and-tested components, increased use 500
0 0.0
of equal parts and standardisation of components are 0 5 10 15 20 25
key features of the new platform concept and give birth Wind speed v at hub height [m/s]
to a new wind energy converter design that meets the
highest quality standards.
Sound power level E-126 EP4 / 4.2 MW - 135 m hub height
+ at optimised operation

Rotor blade 108

Sound power level LWA dB[A]

104.8 105.0 105.0
~ Innovative aerodynamic design boosts efficiency 104
104.3
103.2
~ 2-part blade design optimised for production and logistics 101.1
100
~ Significant reduction of sound emissions by using Trailing
97.3
Edge Serrations (TES) 96

~ Yield optimised flat-back profile

92
91.2
~ Minimal structural loads
~ Significant increase in yield at cold climate sites 88
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5
~ Excellent lightning protection system Wind speed at 10 m height [m/s]

+ +
Technical details Generator
~ Rated power: 4,200 kW ~ Maximum running smoothness, minimised sound emission
~ Rotor diameter: 127 m and maximum efficiency
~ Hub height: 135 m / 144 m ~ 2-part generator design optimised for production and logistics
~ Wind zone (DIBt): WZ III ~ Advanced cooling concept with 35% less energy loss in
~ Wind class (IEC): IEC/EN IIA cooling system
~ Rotational speed: variable, 3 - 11.6 rpm ~ No use of rare earth elements
~ Cut-out wind speed: 28 - 34 m/s

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Nacelle
~ Modular nacelle design to reduce production,
transport and assembly time
~ Use of premium quality cast components
~ Transport in standard containers simplified