The V80-2.0 MW

The Princess Amalia Wind Farm requires the use of proven technology because its 60 wind turbines are located further off the coast (23 kilometres) and at a deeper level (19 to 24 metres) than any other offshore windpark. Partly for these reasons, the V80-2.0 MW from Vestas has been selected because of its solid offshore and onshore track record. As a result, the wind farm can run virtually continuously.

To prevent turbine interaction as much as possible, the guidelines stipulate that the turbines should be separated by a distance of at least 5 times their rotor diameter. In the case of Princess Amalia Wind Farm, this amounts to 400 metres (5 times 80 metres). To minimise turbine interaction, the 60 turbines have been separated by a distance of 550 metres.

The turbines will start revolving at a wind speed of approximately 3 m/s. The turbines will be switched off in the event of a wind speed of 25 m/s, since this would increase the turbine load disproportionately, thus limiting the life span of the turbines. In loaded condition, the turbine makes between 9 and 19 revolutions per minute.

More information on the V80-2,0 MW.