Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has introduced its next generation wind turbine, the SG 3.4-145. The new wind turbine is specifically designed and optimized for wind conditions in India, and has a clear objective to deliver the lowest possible Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) with high reliability.
“The Indian market is evolving fast and so adapting to the new market dynamics is key to our success and long-term competitiveness. The SG 3.4-145 – an incremental innovation, is a step forward in that direction,” stated Alfonso Faubel, Siemens Gamesa Onshore CEO.
The new wind turbine is an extension of the Siemens Gamesa 3.X platform, of which the company has installed more than 3GW globally, and will be manufactured in its facilities in India starting in early 2021. The new model has been upgraded with the 145-meter rotor of the Siemens Gamesa 4.X platform thanks to its modularity, increasing the swept area by 41% and the AEP by 48%, compared to the previous SG 2.2-122. This rotor is already under production in India and the combination of known and proven technologies has enabled Siemens Gamesa to drive the market into the 3MW segment, with the most competitive and reliable solution for projects in India.
The SG 3.4-145 stands 127.5m tall, with a blade-tip height of 200m, which helps it to maximize wind potential at every site. Furthermore, the turbine is designed to adapt to India’s extreme and varying weather conditions supported by an advanced monitoring and cooling system, which ensures efficient thermal conditioning and performance at high-temperature sites.
“The launch of the new SG 3.4-145 wind turbine is an important element in our strategy, and we are confident that it is entering the Indian market at the right time to bring enhanced value for our customers in this competitive environment,” added Navin Dewaji, Siemens Gamesa CEO for India.
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