VENSYS 175
The VENSYS 175 is a 7.8 MW onshore wind turbine, with a 175 m rotor whose blades sweep 24,053 m², on towers of 145 to 160 m.
Specifications
| Maker | Vensys |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 7.8 MW |
| Rotor diameter | 175 m |
| Swept area | 24,053 m² |
| Specific power | 324 W/m² |
| Hub height | 145 to 160 m |
| Tip height | 233 to 248 m |
| Wind class (IEC) | S |
| Built for | Onshore (on land) |
A medium-speed permanent-magnet generator behind a three-stage planetary gearbox, where the rest of the range is direct drive. Hub heights: 145 m on a steel tube tower, 160 m on a hybrid tower. 50 or 60 Hz.
Source: product pages, Vensys (2026). Swept area, specific power and tip height are worked out from the rotor and hub height.
Where it's used
We know of 13 wind farms using the VENSYS 175, with 25 of its turbines in Germany; 0 of the farms are operating.
| Country | Farms | Turbines |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13 | 25 |
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 Vensys models
VENSYS 115 4.1 MW · VENSYS 126 3.8 MW · VENSYS 136 3.5 MW · VENSYS 112 2.5 MW 2.5 MW · VENSYS 70 2.1 MW · VENSYS 82 1.85 MW · VENSYS 62 1.5 MW · VENSYS 77 1.5 MW 1.5 MW · VENSYS 82 1.5 MW 1.5 MW
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