General data

• Manufacturer: Nordwind (Allemagne)
• Model: NW 44-500
• Rated power: 500 kW
• Rotor diameter: 44 m
• No more available
• Wind class: IEC IA (estimated)
• Offshore model: no
• Swept area: 1,521 m²
• Specific area: 3.05 m²/kW
• Number of blades: 3
• Power control: Pitch
• Commissioning: 1996

Weights

• Nacelle: 22 tons
• Rotor + hub: 14 tons

Rotor

• Maximum rotor speed: 32 rd/min
• Cut-in wind speed: 4 m/s
• Rated wind speed: 13 m/s
• Cut-off wind speed: 25 m/s
• Manufacturer: Rotorline

Gear box

• Gear box: yes
• Stages: 3
• Gear ratio: 47,3
• Manufacturer: Jahnel Kestermann

Generator

• Type: ASYNC
• Number: 2
• Maximum speed: 1500 rounds/minute
• Voltage: 400 V
• Manufacturer: ABB

Tower

• Minimum hub height: 40 m
• Maximum hub height: 65 m