V172-7.2 MW™

Press Release
Discover the EnVentus™ platform

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

V172-7.2 MW™ at a glance

The V172-7.2 MW™ improves Annual Energy Production by 12% in low wind conditions through enhancements in powertrain and power conversion systems. Flexible ratings of 6.5 MW, 6.8 MW and 7.2 MW combined with available CoolerTop options expands the site applicability across cold and hot climates.

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

Options 
available for the 
V172-7.2 MW™ IEC S

  • 6.5 MW Operational Mode
  • 6.8 MW Operational Mode
  • Oil Debris Monitoring System
  • High Temperature Cooler Top
  • Service Personnel Lift
  • Low Temperature Operation to -30°C
  • Vestas Ice Detection™
  • Vestas Anti-Icing System™
Learn more about the available options and solutions
  • 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
Standard 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
*High wind Operation available as standard
SOUND POWER
Maximum
106.9dB(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
112m (IEC S)** 117m (IEC S)** 150m (IEC S)** 164m (DIBt) 166m (IEC S) 175m (DIBt)

*Site specific towers available on request
**Preliminary

SUSTAINABILITY
Carbon Footprint
6.2g CO2e/kWh
Return on energy break-even
7 months
Lifetime return on energy
34-35 times
Recyclability rate
87%

Configuration: HH=166m, Vavg=7.5m/s, k=2.48. Depending on site-specific conditions. Metrics are based on a preliminary stream-lined analysis. An externally-verified Lifecycle Assessment will be made publicly available on vestas.com once finalised.

7.2 MW

Connecting proven system designs from the 2 MW, 4 MW, and 9 MW platforms, the V172-7.2 MW™  features three flexible ratings of 7.2 MW, 6.8 MW & 6.5 MW.

IEC S

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

40 years

With more than 160 GW of wind turbine capacity installed and 40 years of experience in relentlessly pursuing performance improvements, EnVentus™ is Vestas' next generation in the evolution of wind turbines.

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