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Heatex to supply Haliade-X cooling system

By: Tom Russell 03/03/2021 GE Renewable Energy

General Turbines

GE Renewable Energy has selected Heatex as the supplier of the generator cooling system for the Haliade-X 12MW offshore wind turbine. Heatex, specialised in air-to-air heat exchangers, will supply the generator cooling system consisting of heat exchangers and surrounding auxiliary components.

Following a technical collaboration between GE & Heatex, focused on optimising the cooling performance and managing the technical requirements, the companies will now enter into a 4-year frame agreement for the deliveries of the generator cooling system.

“With the air-to-air cooling system from Heatex we will reach the cooling required for the Haliade-X generator with a robust and proven technology," said Anton Hoang, Head of Sourcing at GE Renewable Energy – Offshore Wind.

The closed cooling system will use ambient external air, in air-to-air heat exchangers, to cool down and provide the generator with cooling at all operating conditions. The cooling system and the heat exchangers are designed to minimise service requirements and maintain consistent cooling performance throughout the life-time of the wind turbine.

“Building on Heatex experience and track record in offshore and onshore wind accumulated over more than ten years we are proud and honored to have reached this frame agreement with GE Renewable Energy for the Haliade-X. The teams on both sides have worked dedicated and collaboratively to reach this landmark milestone. We now look forward to delivering the generator cooling system for the Haliade-X and continue deepening the collaboration with GE," commented Pierre Nyström, CEO at Heatex.

Launched in 2018, GE claims that its Haliade-X offshore wind turbine can generate up to 67 GWh of gross annual energy production, providing enough clean energy to power 16,000 European households. The Haliade-X prototype located in Rotterdam, operating at 13 MW, set a new world record in October 2020 by generating 312 MWh of continuous power in one day.

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