Gamesha, has launched its 2.5MW wind turbine that is specially designed to maximize output in less windy conditions, at the China Wind Power 2015 trade fair.
The G126-2.5MW turbine consists of 126m longer rotor and several tower heights to chose from – 84, 102 and 129 m depending upon the site conditions and its other customizable features.
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The turbine is expected to boost energy production up to 25% compared to G114-2.0MW with its extremely low power density, low cost and outstanding capacity.
Gamesa director of marketing Juan Diego Díaz said: "By launching the G126-2.5 MW, we are offering our customers one of the most competitive products in the 2 MW – 3 MW segment for low wind speeds."
It expects to install the first prototype in the mid of 2016, while serial production will commence in 2017.
The turbine comprises same electric system like other 2.5MW products. For instance, the 62m long blades are built with technology that has already been validated in G114’s 56m blades.
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By GlobalDataTill date, the company has installed more than 20,000MW models of turbine within its 2.0-2.5 platform in about 34 countries.
The company offers seven choices of rotor and tower heights from 55m to 129m.
The new turbine is expected to increase the share of installation in the developing countries.
Sountries such as India have a target to install 60GW wind energy capacity by 2022. The company has supplied 600 to 700MW of wind energy last year in the country and has plans to provide 7.5GW wind power in the next five-seven years.
The company has also secured contracts in markets of Turkey, Cyprus and Kuwait.
