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Vestas V172-7.2 MW™ Onshore Wind Turbine

Vestas V172-7.2 MW™ Onshore Wind Turbine

The V172-7.2 MW™ is designed for low to medium wind conditions and offers expanded site applicability through flexible ratings.

The V172-7.2 MW™ improves Annual Energy Production by 12% in low wind conditions through enhancements in powertrain and power conversion systems. With the available CoolerTop options the site applicability expands across cold and hot climates.

Designed with the full value chain in mind, the V172-7.2 MW™ realizes improved transportability of the nacelle unit, as well as the flexibility to service and upgrades over the turbine’s operational lifetime.

The V172-7.2 MW™ is designed for low to medium wind sites combined with extreme wind speeds of up to 39.5 m/s.

Available options

  • Oil Debris Monitoring System
  • High Temperature Cooler Top
  • Service Personnel Lift
  • Low Temperature Operation to -30°C
  • Vestas Ice Detection™
  • Vestas Shadow Flicker Control System
  • Aviation Lights
  • Aviation Markings on the Blades
  • Fire Suppression System
  • Vestas Bat Protection System
  • Lightning Detection System
Technical specifications

POWER REGULATION OPERATIONAL DATA
Pitch regulated with variable speed
Rated power:   7,200kW
Cut-in wind speed:  3m/s
Cut-out wind speed:  25m/s
Wind class:  IEC S
Standard operating temperature range:  from -20°C** to +45°C 

SOUND POWER
Maximum:   107.8dB(A)**Sound Optimised Modes available dependent on site and country

ROTOR
Rotor diameter:  172m
Swept area:   23,235m2
Aerodynamic brake:  full blade feathering with 3 pitch cylinders

ELECTRICAL
Frequency:  50/60 Hz
Converter:  full scale

GEARBOX
Type:  two planetary stages

TOWER
Hub heights:   114 m (IEC S), 150 m (IEC S), 164 m (DIBt), 166 m (IEC S), 175 m (DIBt) and 199 m (DIBt)
SUSTAINABILITY METRICS
Carbon Footprint:  6.4g CO2e/kWh
Return on energy break-even:  6.9 months
Lifetime return on energy:  34 times
Recyclability rate:  86.6%

Configuration: 166m hub height, Vavg=7.4m/s, k=2.48. Depending on site-specific conditions. Metrics are based on an internal streamlined assessment. An externally reviewed Life Cycle Assessment will be made available on vestas.com once finalized.

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