WinDS5500 / DS205-8MW — offshore wind turbines, 5.5–8 MW

Description

WinDS5500 and DS205-8MW are high-power offshore wind turbines of the manufacturer’s own design. WinDS5500 is a high-efficiency model for areas with strong winds, designed specifically for offshore wind farms. DS205-8MW is an 8-megawatt class turbine for offshore wind farms in areas with lower wind speeds (average annual 6–7 m/s); it was developed with the participation of Korean universities and research organizations, and at the end of 2022 it received international certification. A 10 MW variant, DS205-10MW, is being developed on the same platform. Main data: WinDS5500 — 5,560 kW, class IB, rotor 140 m, blades 68 m, cut-in 3.5 m/s, rated 13 m/s, cut-out 25 m/s. DS205-8MW — 8,000 kW, class IB, rotor diameter 205 m with blades 100 m long, cut-in 3.5 m/s, rated 11 m/s, cut-out 25 m/s. For DS205-10MW, 10,000 kW is declared at a rated wind speed of 13 m/s with the same rotor. All models are designed for an extreme gust of 70 m/s, which is important for typhoon regions. The rotor axis height according to the range illustration is about 110 m for WinDS5500 and 130 m for DS205-8MW. The large DS205 rotor at moderate rated wind speed ensures high output in areas with low wind speeds. More than 70% of the main components of DS205-8MW are purchased from Korean suppliers, which shortens delivery times for spare parts and service. The manufacturer offers a full cycle for offshore wind farms: site selection and wind potential analysis, feasibility study, supply of wind turbines, EPC construction and operation (O&M). The manufacturer is a company from the Republic of Korea. The installations are an alternative to offshore wind turbines of the 5–10 MW class from leading global manufacturers.

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