V162-6.2 MW™
The V162-6.2 MW™ is designed for low to medium wind sites and has extensive application in high wind speeds.
V162-6.2 MW™ at a glance
With a swept area of over 20,000m², the V162-6.2 MW™ applies the largest rotor size in the Vestas portfolio to achieve industry-leading energy production paired with a high capacity factor.
Due to the large operational envelope, the V162-6.2 MW™ is relevant for low to medium wind speeds and has extensive applicability in high average wind speeds.
With a standard Sound Power Level of 104.8dB(A) and up to 30 percent higher energy production than the V150-4.2 MW™, the V162-6.2 MW™ establishes a new benchmark in competitiveness.
Options
available for the
V162-6.2 MW™ IEC S
- Condition Monitoring System
- Oil Debris Monitoring System
- Service Personnel Lift
- Low Temperature Operation to -30°C
- Vestas Ice Detection™
- Vestas Anti-Icing System™
- Vestas Shadow Flicker Control System
- Aviation Lights
- Aviation Markings on the Blades
- Fire Suppression System
- Vestas Bat Protection System
- Lightning Detection System
- Power Optimised Modes
6.2 MW
6.2 MW
Connecting proven system designs from the 2 MW, 4 MW, and 9 MW platforms, EnVentus™ variants feature a nominal rating of 6.2 MW with additional power optimised modes.
IEC S
IEC S
The V162-6.2 MW™ IEC S is designed for low to medium wind sites, with extensive application in high wind speeds.
40 years
40 years
With more than 164 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.
Technical specifications
Power regulation operational data
Pitch regulated with variable speed
Rated power
6,200kW
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
SOUND POWER
Maximum
104.8dB(A)**
ROTOR
Rotor diameter
162m
Swept area
20,612m2
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
119m (IEC S/DIBt S), 125m (IEC S), 166m (IEC S/DIBt S), 169m (DIBtS
SUSTAINABILITY METRICS
Carbon Footprint
6.2g CO2e/kWh
Return on energy break-even
6.5 months
Lifetime return on energy
37 times
Recyclability rate
84%
Configuration: 149m hub height, Vavg=7.4m/s, k=2.22. Depending on site-specific conditions. Metrics are based on an externally reviewed Life Cycle Assessment available on vestas.com