GE Vernova’s 3 MW workhorse wind turbines
Our 3 MW turbines offer high capacity factor with low balance of plant (BOP) costs for transmission-constrained sites in the United States and India.
Turbine features
3 MW wind turbine advantages
As one of the most installed turbines in the United States—including the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere (see video below)—GE Vernova's 3 MW workhorses are built to help propel the energy transition.
Available units
3 MW turbines
2.8 MW-127m
Most installed turbine in US history* with a fleet of 20GW+; leading option for new unit and Repower opportunities
2.8 MW-127m sets a standard for wind technology simplicity, with proven results for efficient logistics, installation and operation at scale. Now available for both new unit and Repower opportunities, the new 2025 model year 127m workhorse also includes upgrades on key major components, delivering improve levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for transmission constrained sites.
*According to ACP, by GW
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| 2.8 MW-127m | |
|---|---|
| Name plate | 2.8 MW |
| Rotor diameter | 127m |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Hub height | 89m 114m |
| Noise level | 108.5 dBA* |
| Cut in - Cut out wind speeds | 3 m/s - 30 m/s |
| Blade tech | 62.2m fiberglass blade |
| Drivetrain tech | Single main bearing with 3-point suspension drivetrain |
| Electrical System | Doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG); downtower electrical systems |
| IEC wind class | S |
| Design standard | IEC 61400-1, Ed. 3 |
| Normal operating temperature range | -15°C – +40°C |
| 2025 model update |
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*-With low-noise trailing edge
3.4 MW-140m
Offering ease of logistics and installation for challenging site conditions in the US
3.4 MW-140m is designed for challenging site conditions, offering a two-piece jointed blade for reduced logistics and a 81m tower height for sub 500’ tip height restrictions. The 2025 model year includes upgrades to key major components to deliver improved quality and performance.
Features include a single-piece downtower assembly (DTA), a rail-shippable machine head, and two-piece jointed blades to help reduce logistics. Key design and quality control enhancements—based on existing fleet lessons learned and implemented in 2024—further help enhance turbine performance and reliability.
| 3.4 MW-140m | |
|---|---|
| Name plate | 3.0–3.4 MW |
| Rotor diameter | 140m |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Hub height | 81m |
| Noise level | 106.8 dBA* |
| Cut in - Cut out wind speed | 3 m/s - 26 m/s |
| Blade tech | 68.7m glass and carbon fiber reinforced 2-piece blade |
| Drivetrain tech | Single main bearing with 3-point suspension drivetrain |
| Electrical System | DFIG with pad-mounted transformer |
| IEC wind class | S |
| Design standard | IEC 61400-1, Ed. 3 |
| Normal operating temperature range | -15°C – +40°C |
| 2025 model update |
|
*-With low-noise trailing edge
3.8 MW-154m
Next generation workhorse turbine with leading efficiency; most tested and validated wind turbine in GE Vernova history
3.8 MW-154m is GE Vernova’s next generation workhorse, providing leading efficiency with a gross capacity factor of 60%*. Designed to deliver repeatable, reliable, workhorse quality at scale, the 3.8 MW-154m has fleet leading service factors across major components and includes the first ever industry digital blade certificate on every blade produced. The 3.8 MW-154m also provides balance of plant simplicity with rail shippable machine head and 650T crane install capabilities.
*Gross capacity factor as 98m, 8m/s in U.S.
| 3.8 MW-154m | |
|---|---|
| Name plate | 3.8 MW |
| Rotor diameter | 154m |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Hub height - 50 Hz | 135m |
| Hub height - 60 Hz | 98m 116m |
| Noise level | 109 dBA* |
| Cut in - Cut out wind speeds | 3 m/s - 25 m/s |
| Blade tech | 75.7m glass and carbon fiber reinforced blade |
| Drivetrain tech | Single main bearing with 3-point suspension drivetrain; upgraded main bearing (3.1x life); double row hub to mainshaft joint (1.7x life); 82.5mm 4pt pitch bearing (2.0x life); AC ultracap pitch system (60% improvement in availability) |
| Electrical System | DFIG; downtower electrical with pad-mounted transformer; IEEE2800 ready |
| IEC wind class | S |
| Design standard | IEC 61400-1, Ed. 3 |
| Normal operating temperature range - 50 Hz | -15°C – +48°C |
| Normal operating temperature range - 60 Hz | -15°C – 40°C |
*-With low-noise trailing edge
Featured video
Helping to deliver for customers with GE Vernova’s 3 MW wind turbine
See how our 3.8 MW-154m turbines come together at the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere.
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