Tall Turbines

Unlocking the cheapest source of power

For more than 30 years our efforts have been devoted to raising the profile of wind as a mainstream energy source.

Let's embrace new technology

Onshore wind is now the cheapest source of power in many countries. The move towards taller, more powerful wind turbines has played a large part in reducing the cost of onshore wind. Embracing technology development will help minimise consumer bills and keep economies competitive.

Watch the Vestas Taller Turbines video below:

To watch this video you need to accept marketing cookies. You can do that by clicking on the link below, or the cookie-settings icon at the bottom-left corner of this website.

Tall Turbine facts

Cheapest

Onshore wind is now the cheapest source
of new build power in many countries

14 hours

A single blade rotation can power a typical
UK home for 14 hours

2x electricity

Modern wind turbine produce almost twice as much electricity compared to one built just 10 years ago

About modern onshore wind turbines

Thanks to technology developments, onshore wind is now the lowest cost source of new build electricity in many countries.

Just like mobile phones and cars, wind turbine technology is constantly evolving. Modern wind turbines are now taller, with longer blades and more powerful generators and are able to produce more electricity.

How powerful are modern wind turbines?

Adoption of new turbine technology can significantly increase the electricity that can be generated by each turbine. A 20% increase in permitted tip height can increase annual electricity production by 90%.

The latest turbines are so powerful that at full power a single rotation of their blades can generate enough electricity to power a UK house for 14 hours.

Fewer turbines are needed in each wind farm

Modern, larger turbines are much more powerful and can generate much more electricity than smaller, older models. This means fewer turbines are needed in each wind farm.

Larger turbines with longer blades also rotate more slowly. Slower rotations, combined with few turbines can reduce visual impact and ‘clutter’ in the landscape.

Related Products

V162-6.0 MW™ IEC S

With a swept area of over 20,000 m², the V162-6.0 MW™ applies the largest rotor size in the Vestas portfolio to achieve industry-leading energy production. The V162-6.0 MW™ IEC S is designed for low to medium wind sites, with extensive application in high wind speeds.

V162-6.0 MW™

V150-6.0 MW™ IEC S

The V150-6.0 MW™ IEC S offers a large operational envelope and double-digit annual energy production improvements in medium to high wind speeds, depending on site-specific conditions.

V150-6.0 MW™

V150-4.2 MW™ IEC IIIB/IEC S

With the V150-4.2 MW™ Vestas leads onshore wind power to new heights. With 73.7 meter long blades and the industry’s tallest tower, the V150-4.2 MW™ stretches nearly a quarter of a kilometer into the air.

V150-4.2 MW™