Enercon E-160 EP5 E3
The Enercon E-160 EP5 E3 is a 5.56 MW onshore wind turbine, with a 160 m rotor whose blades sweep 20,106 m², on towers of 99 to 166 m.
Specifications
| Maker | Enercon |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 5.56 MW |
| Rotor diameter | 160 m |
| Swept area | 20,106 m² |
| Specific power | 277 W/m² |
| Hub height | 99 to 166 m |
| Tip height | 179 to 246 m |
| Wind class (IEC) | S |
| Built for | Onshore (on land) |
Source: technical data sheets, Enercon (2025). Swept area, specific power and tip height are worked out from the rotor and hub height.
Where it's used
We know of 390 wind farms using the Enercon E-160 EP5 E3, with 1,036 of its turbines in 2 countries; 126 of the farms are operating.
Counted where a register or the farm's own records name the model. Many countries' registers don't, so the true number is higher.
Other Enercon models
E-175 EP5 E2 7.0 MW · E-175 EP5 6.3 MW · E-160 5.5 MW · E-138 EP3 E3 4.5 MW · E-115 4.2 MW · E-126 4.2 MW · E-138 EP3 4.2 MW · E-141 4.2 MW · E-101 3.05 MW · E-92 2.35 MW · E-70 2.3 MW · E-82 2.3 MW · E-66 2.0 MW · E-58 1.0 MW · E-48 0.8 MW · E-53 0.8 MW
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