Wind turbine models
PowerWind 56
The PowerWind 56 is a 0.9 MW onshore wind turbine, with a 56 m rotor whose blades sweep 2,463 m², on towers of 71 m.
Specifications
| Maker | Powerwind |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 0.9 MW |
| Rotor diameter | 56 m |
| Swept area | 2,463 m² |
| Specific power | 365 W/m² |
| Hub height | 71 m |
| Tip height | 99 m |
| Wind class (IEC) | IIB |
| Built for | Onshore (on land) |
Source: Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) - Wind, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. Swept area, specific power and tip height are worked out from the rotor and hub height.
Where it's used
We know of 9 wind farms using the PowerWind 56, with 9 of its turbines in 2 countries; 9 of the farms are operating.
| Country | Farms | Turbines |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 8 |
| Germany | 1 | 1 |
Counted where a register or the farm's own records name the model. Many countries' registers don't, so the true number is higher.
The farms that use itEach farm with the PowerWind 56, its turbines and owners, in the Wind app.
See the farmsSee also: every turbine model · how big are wind turbines? · the largest wind farms in the world.