Gamesa Technology Corp. plans to launch its new G97 2 MW wind turbine platform for the North American market at the Canadian Wind Energy Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition. The new G97 Class IIIA model is designed for low-wind sites, a segment from which Gamesa expects over half of all future onshore demand.
The new turbine has a swept area that is 16% higher than the existing G90, coupled with an increase in energy output of almost 14%. The new wind turbine also features a new aerodynamic blade-tip design and the Gamesa noise-reduction control system to ensure maximum output with minimum noise, according to the company.
The wind turbine also includes a next-generation rotor for low wind sites; lightweight blades using fiberglass, carbon fiber and pre-impregnation methods; pitch and variable speed technology; a preventative maintenance system; and local grid connection compliance.
In addition, the new turbine's 78-meter tower design has been streamlined. It is also available with a 90-meter tower, and prototypes for towers measuring 115 meters and taller are under development.
SOURCE: Gamesa Technology Corp.
