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Editorial
Dear reader,
in this issue we again want to update you on some of our current projects. The successful installation
of an N80 farm in Norway is particularly encouraging for us for a number of different reasons: Comprising
16 2.5 MW class turbines, it is the largest farm of its type to date. On top of this, its location – only 100 kilometers
south of North Cape – is unique and posed considerable challenges during the installation phase.
Yet, it also marks the entry into a new market offering strong potential.
Size matters – this was the case in Germany for a long time. In this country, there is an unmistakable
trend in favor of large turbines. Our most recent orders show that this trend is now also assuming international
proportions. Customers from France, Ireland, the United Kingdom and other countries are increasingly
opting for the largest available turbine. Nordex plays a leading role in the series-production of such
turbines and we are doing everything we can to protect this position. To this end, we have unveiled the
latest member of the N80 family – the N90, which went on line at Anklam, Germany, in the summer for the
first time. With its larger rotor sweep, it is ideal for weaker wind conditions (page 4).
In our main market Germany, business has again been very strong this year. As at the end of September,
industry-wide new installed output was up roughly 35 % on the previous year. At the same time, Nordex
was able to widen its market share to 11 % in the third quarter. We expect to receive further upwind of the
continuation of the SPD/Green coalition government. The favorable results of the Green party in particular
show that people in Germany attach importance to the careful use of natural resources. This is also reflected
in recent opinion polls (page 22).
I wish you pleasant reading
Carsten Pedersen
Nordex
Product
Program
Power Regulation Generator Effect Rotor Diameter
Nordex N43/600 kW Stall 600/125 kW 43 m
Nordex N50/800 kW Stall 800/200 kW 50 m
Nordex N60, N62/1300 kW Stall 1300/250 kW 60 or 62 m
Nordex S70, S77/1500 kW Pitch/variable 1500 kW 70 or 77 m
Nordex N80/2500 kW Pitch/variable 2500 kW 80 m
Nordex N90/2300 kW Pitch/variable 2300 kW 90 m
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