How does the 2 MW platform increase reliability and performance? Created with future generations of turbines in mind, the 2 MW platform’s single-piece bed frame and strong main bearing housing provide a better foundation for loads. The frame and housing – each made from single-piece castings – work in conjunction to absorb higher loads from the rotor. Additionally, the housing ensures correct alignment during bearing assembly, making the process accurate and efficient and distributing loads evenly. A reliable performer The 2 MW platform is an extremely reliable technology, which is documented through its strong availability performance. It offers a competitive selection of turbines across the wind segments. Thoroughly tested The current 2 MW platform is built on unique knowledge from more than a decade of operational experience. We constantly monitor the majority of the installed 2 MW turbines, providing us with very detailed and invaluable information about how the turbine operates under all kinds of site conditions. Our quality-control system ensures that each component is produced to design specifications and performs to peak potential at site. We also employ a Six Sigma philosophy and have identified critical manufacturing processes (both in- house and for suppliers). We systematically monitor measurement trends that are critical to quality, locating defects before they occur. Innovative CoolerTop® Our exclusive CoolerTop® technology uses the wind's own energy to generate the cooling required, rather than consuming energy from the wind turbine generator. CoolerTop® has no moving parts and requires little maintenance. Furthermore, the absence of cooling fans contributes to turbine efficiency and makes no noise. Power Optimised Modes increase energy output The 2 MW platform supports Power Optimised Modes, used to maximise energy production under specific wind and site conditions. Based on a site analysis
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