Nordex is expanding its Delta4000 onshore wind turbine range with a new N193/7.X variant, combining a 193m rotor with a maximum nominal capacity of 7.3 MW for medium- and low-wind sites.
The turbine uses 95m single-piece blades and will be offered in several power configurations, allowing its output to be adjusted according to site and grid requirements. For Germany, Nordex initially plans to offer the machine with a maximum capacity of 6.6 MW.
According to Nordex, the N193/7.X can deliver up to 14% higher energy yield than the N175/6.X at typical low- to medium-wind sites. The company said the German configuration is intended to balance energy production with permitting and grid-connection requirements, where installed capacity can be constrained by project-specific conditions.
The N193/7.X retains several components and systems from the established Delta4000 platform, including the nacelle, turbine control system and electrical architecture. These have been modified where required for the new configuration.
The flexible power range also allows operating modes to be selected according to project priorities, including energy yield, capacity factor, noise limits and turbine service life. Nordex says different tower technologies and configuration options will allow the turbine to be adapted to local requirements.
The larger rotor is intended to increase energy capture at sites where wind speeds are relatively modest. This is particularly relevant in mature onshore wind markets such as Germany, where developers are increasingly looking to optimise output from sites with moderate wind resources while working within planning and grid constraints.
Nordex CEO José Luis Blanco said the new turbine builds on the Delta4000 platform while introducing changes intended to address different market and site conditions.
Serial production of the N193/7.X is scheduled to begin in 2029. The planned production date means the turbine will enter the market several years after its initial announcement, with deployment dependent on certification, project requirements and local permitting processes.
