Suzlon – S66 (S62 – S70)
General information about Suzlon S66 wind turbines
The S66 is part of Suzlon’s classic fleet of wind turbines. Production began in 2002 and the S66 was eventually phased out in 2016. During that period a total of 3673.75 MW capacity was installed globally (counting S66, S64 and similar turbines).
Suzlon designed the S66 with a dual-rating asynchronous generator and a pitch system that makes the turbine capable of delivering an optimum energy yield within a wide wind range with proportionally low loads.
Nordic Wind Technology offers two certified retrofit solutions for Suzlon S66 turbines: a MITA solution and a Bachmann solution.
MITA solution for Suzlon S66
Older Suzlon S66 turbines were installed with MITA WP3000 hardware and LUST LTi DriveStat (UDS 035 Analog). For these models we offer a retrofit solution consisting of a software update and a new MITA controller WP4000.
Bachmann solution for Suzlon S66
Newer S66 turbines contain Bachmann hardware and LUST LTi DriveStat (UDS 035 CAN) or LUST LTi PITCHmaster (CDE 54.XXX). Our Bachmann solution is a software-only solution. We replace the Compact Flash card in the Bachmann Controller with a new one without interfering with the exisiting hardware.
Why retrofit your Suzlon S66?
First of all retrofitting your S66 turbine will make you 100% percent independent from Suzlon – something many turbine owners/operators dream of. By updating your turbine, you gain full access to the turbine data and parameter settings and the freedom to choose your own service provider. Other benefits include:
- Upgraded data access and improved service tools to lower O&M costs
- Access to spare part supply chain, spare parts available directly from the manufacturers
- Pitch module (MOOG)
- Soft starter (IXYS)
- Grid module (WOODWARD)
- Suzlon Flexi Slip module (Bachmann)
- Optimized availability and energy production with control of mechanical loads
- Flexibility to add own extensions, including sensors or CMS system
- Enhanced remote turbine monitoring and control
- Power curtailment and reactive power control, enabling previously unattainable incentives by complying with modern grid codes
- Fast installation time, only 1-2 hours downtime for installation
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about our retrofit solutions for Suzlon S66 turbines.