Multinational WEG Launches Largest Wind Turbine in Brazil, With 7MW Capacity That Can Provide Power Even Without Wind. It Will Feature Cutting-Edge Technology and Easier Assembly

Aerogenerator Designed by WEG Is More Efficient and Promises Better Performance in Wind Energy Production

The multinational WEG announced this Monday (4) that it will launch a platform with the largest operational aerogenerator in Brazil. According to the company, the device will have a capacity of 7MW and a diameter of 172 meters to generate wind energy. It is considered even more powerful and capable of delivering greater returns for wind farms.

The innovative equipment will be produced at the factory in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, where WEG has a strong presence, and will be installed by 2024 in various locations across Brazil. The company highlights that the aerogenerator will be able to provide reactive power even without wind and will also allow for easier assembly. Learn more in today’s article.

Learn a Little More About How the Aerogenerator Works in Energy Production with the Video Below

The Company Has Already Succeeded with Smaller Aerogenerators and Now Wants to Achieve Even Greater Efficiency

WEG is continuously growing and always seeking new ways to stand out in the renewable energy market. The investment in wind energy also demonstrates the multinational’s commitment to the environment and its effort to use technology to promote clean energy generation.

The Energy Superintendant Director of WEG, João Paulo Gualberto da Silva, points out that the company has already succeeded in previous projects with a wind farm of 2.1 MW and 650MW operational capacity. Additionally, the multinational already has a 4.2 MW platform, where it managed to sell around 1,000 MW. With the new 7MW aerogenerator, the expectation is to double the generation capacity.

“Just like in other platforms, the main design concept of the 7 MW aerogenerator is to be an equipment that combines competitiveness with reliability and ease of operation and maintenance, which maximizes energy production and return on investment for clients, as well as bringing new business opportunities for Brazilian clients and also in other countries”.

WEG in official statement (2022).

New WEG Aerogenerator Has Special Features for Wind Energy Production and Can Provide Energy Even Without Wind

Seeking to capture a larger share of the wind energy market, WEG developed a new model of aerogenerator, different from those used in the current 4.2 MW platform. In addition to being larger and having more power (7 MW), the new model features Medium-Speed Geared (MSG) drive technology, associated with a full power converter. This implies a smoother connection to the electrical grid, prolonging the equipment’s durability and reducing the chances of problems.

The equipment is also flexible and allows adaptation to different grid codes in Brazil, in addition to being able to provide reactive power even without wind, expanding possibilities. Furthermore, the aerogenerator simplifies the assembly process through modularity, which is very useful in uneven terrain.

Production of the Towers and the Aerogenerator Will Take Place in Brazil and the Installation Is Expected by 2024

Another very interesting factor is that the manufacturing process of the new towers and aerogenerator will take place at the factory in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, where the company is already producing similar equipment. Additionally, the monitoring and fleet analysis center of WEG in the country is located in Jaraguá do Sul.

The entire manufacturing process will be rigorously analyzed by artificial intelligence software that WEG has to detect defects as well as the performance of the equipment under climate conditions. This new prototype of aerogenerator for wind energy is expected to be installed by 2024. The company also indicated that if the tests succeed, mass production of this new model is expected to start in 2025.