The brief

Analyst view

• Vestas manufactures onshore and offshore wind turbines at scale, with 200 GW installed globally across 88 countries.
• The V236-15.0 MW offshore turbine is the company's flagship, with a swept area exceeding 43,000 m² and capacity factor above 60%.
• In 2026, Vestas installed its 200th V236 unit (3 GW total), reaching milestones at major projects in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

Technical approach

As reported

Blade design

Large-area swept rotor

The V236-15.0 has a 236 m rotor diameter with one of the largest swept areas in production. High energy capture per unit wind speed.

Mechanical drive train

Geared drive design

The V236 uses a geared system optimized for offshore reliability and maintenance. Converts rotor torque to shaft power efficiently.

Grid connection

High-voltage tie-in

Multiple turbines are collected at an offshore substation, converted to 400+ kV, and exported to shore via subsea cables.