V117-4.2 MW™

4 MW brochure

The V117-4.2 MW™ is designed for medium to high wind speeds, withstanding highly severe climatic conditions.

 

V117-4.2 MW™ at a glance

V117-4.2 MW™ is designed for medium to high wind speeds, and it boosts performance by 13 percent compared to V117-3.45 MW. 

Applying the existing upgraded gearbox from V136-3.45 MW and V126-3.45 MW Htq, the V117-4.2 MW™ is able to withstand extreme wind conditions, making new sites possible for wind energy projects.

Options 
available for the 
V117-4.2 MW™ 

  • High Wind Operation
  • Power Optimised Mode up to 4.2 MW (site specific)
  • Load Optimised Mode down to 3.6 MW
  • Condition Monitoring System
  • Service Personnel Lift
  • Vestas Ice Detection
  • Vestas De-Icing
  • Low Temperature Operation to - 30°C
Learn more about the available options and solutions
  • Fire Suppression
  • Vestas Shadow Flicker Control System
  • Vestas Bat Protection System
  • Nacelle Hatch for Air Inlet
  • Aviation Lights
  • Aviation Markings on the Blades
  • Vestas InteliLight™

V117-4.2 MW™ Typhoon

The V117-4.2 MW™ Typhoon offers maximum energy production in medium to high wind speeds. It strengthens the 4 MW platform’s performance in extreme wind conditions expanding reach into areas with very strong wind and typhoon type weather. With use of Load Optimised Modes, the V117-4.2 MW™ Typhoon can be sited at complex sites with turbulence levels exceeding IEC class A.

Technical specifications

POWER REGULATION OPERATIONAL DATA
Pitch regulated with variable speed
Rated power
4,000/4,200kW
Cut-in wind speed
3m/s
Cut-out wind speed
25m/s
Re cut-in wind speed
23m/s
Wind class
IEC IB-T/IEC IIA-T/IEC S-T
Standard operating temperature range
from -20°C* to +45°C with de-rating above 30°C
SOUND POWER
Maximum
106 dB
Sound Optimised Modes dependent on site and country
ROTOR
Rotor diameter
117m
Swept area
10,751m2
Aerodynamic brake
full blade feathering with 3 pitch cylinders
NACELLE DIMENSIONS
Height for transport
3.4 m
Height installed (incl. CoolerTop®)
6.9 m
Length
12.8 m
Width
4.2 m
ELECTRICAL
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Converter
full scale
GEARBOX
Type
two planetary stages and one helical stage
TOWER
Hub heights
84 m (IEC IIA) and 91.5 m (IEC IB)
HUB DIMENSIONS
Max. transport height
3.8m
Max. transport width
3.8m
Max. transport length
5.5m
BLADE DIMENSIONS
Length
57.2m
Max. chord
4m
Max. weight per unit for transportation
70 metric tonnes
SUSTAINABILITY METRICS
Carbon Footprint
4.4g CO2e/kWh
Return on energy break-even
4.8 months
Lifetime return on energy
50 times
Recyclability rate
84.7%
Configuration: 91.5m hub height and wind class IECIB. Depending on site-specific conditions. Metrics are based on an externally reviewed Life Cycle Assessment available on vestas.com

4 MW

The Vestas 4 MW platform sets new standards for onshore wind performance within regimes ranging from very strong wind and typhoon conditions to low wind.

IEC IB-T/IEC IIA-T/IEC S-T

It is vital finding the right turbine for your wind site. The V117-4.2 MW™ IEC IB-T/IEC IIA-T/IEC S-T is designed for strong wind and typhoon conditions.

+74 GW

The performance and versatility of the 4 MW platform has been proven with more than 74 GW installed in 59 countries since 2010.

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V126-3.45 MW®

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V117-3.45 MW®

The V117-3.45 MW® IEC IB/IEC IIA is a solid choice for medium- and high-wind sites with high turbulence onshore.

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