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THE N169\/5.X
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At a glance <\/h3><\/div>

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ROTOR DIAMETER<\/h3><\/div>

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MEGAWATTS<\/h3><\/div>

RATED POWER<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>

PRODUCTION START<\/h3><\/div>

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DESIGNED FOR THE U.S. MARKET<\/h3><\/div>

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SPECIALLY TAILORED TO LOCAL MARKET REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Nordex N169\/5.X variant, part of the Delta4000 series, is the perfect solution for the U.S. market\u2019s wind energy needs. With a rotor diameter of 169 meters and a power rating of up to 5.5 megawatts, it will deliver exceptional performance in low to medium wind speeds and low turbulence, and allows for the addressing of additional customer needs at grid constrained sites. To ensure maximum efficiency, a range of U.S.-optimized towers will be available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nordex is committed to supporting the U.S. economy by manufacturing key components such as nacelles, drive trains, and hubs locally. By doing so, the company will meet local content requirements whilst also benefitting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Both the N169\/5.X and N163\/5.X turbines will be manufactured leveraging Nordex\u2019 local supply chain. The production of the N169\/5.X is set to begin at the company\u2019s facility in West Branch, Iowa in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OPTIMIZED DESIGN BASED ON PROVEN TECHNOLOGY\u200b<\/h3><\/div>

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE &
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The N169\/5.X uses the proven technical concepts of the Delta4000 series, such as the main shaft and bearing, the electric power system and generator frame of its sister model, the N163\/5.X, which has already been tested in the field.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical Data<\/h3><\/div>

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Operating data<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Rated power<\/p>\n

up to 5.5 MW<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Cut-in wind speed<\/p>\n

3 m\/s<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Cut-out wind speed<\/p>\n

24 m\/s<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n \n \n

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Rotor<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Diameter<\/p>\n

169 m<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Swept area<\/p>\n

22,432 m2<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n \n \n

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Gearbox<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Generator<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Construction<\/p>\n

Double fed asynchronous generator<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Cooling system<\/p>\n

Liquid\/air cooling<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Grid frequency<\/p>\n

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Brake system<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Main brake<\/p>\n

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Holding brake<\/p>\n

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Hub height<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Hub height<\/p>\n

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More about the Delta4000<\/h3><\/div>

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Explore the Delta4000 portfolio <\/h3><\/div>

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N169\/5.X<\/h4>\n \n \n \n Learn more\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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