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Data table · Wind power without NdFeB

Wind turbines without NdFeB in the main generator

0 kg refers exclusively to the main generator. Auxiliary motors, sensors and other turbine components lie outside the system boundary.

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Sources reviewed as at 30/08/2026. Time-sensitive product, market and legal information should be checked directly against the source before a specific decision is made.

ManufacturerFull model designationModel yearMWOnshore/offshoreDirect Drive / gearboxGenerator typeWhy no NdFeBNdFeB in main generator (kg)Primary sourceEvidence statusNote
ENERCONE-138 EP3 E320204.26OnshoreDirect Driveelectrically excited ring generator / EESGElectromagnetic rotor excitation instead of permanent magnets0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
GE4.8-15820174.8OnshoreGearboxDFIGA doubly fed induction generator does not require permanent magnets0Open source ↗A-TGenerator type well documented; the source provides no details of the gearbox stages.
NordexN117/360020163.6Onshorethree-stage gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
NordexN131/360020163.6Onshorethree-stage gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
NordexN131/390020173.9Onshorethree-stage gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
NordexN133/4.82018/20194.8OnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-TDelta4000 platform.
NordexN149/4.0–4.520174.0–4.5OnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-TPower range is model-specific.
NordexN149/5.X20195.0–5.XOnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
NordexN163/5.X20195.0–5.XOnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-TManufacturer page specifies a high-speed gearbox and DFIG.
NordexN163/6.X20216.0–6.XOnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
NordexN175/6.X20226.0–6.XOnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
NordexN169/5.X2024up to 5.5OnshoreHigh-speed gearboxDFIGDoubly fed induction generator0Open source ↗A-TSeries production planned for 2026.
VestasV110-2.0 MW2Onshore1 planetary + 2 parallel-shaft stages4-/6-pole DFIG with slip ringsInduction generator without permanent magnets0Open source ↗A-TCurrent 2-MW platform.
VestasV120-2.2 MW2.2Onshore1 planetary + 2 parallel-shaft stages4-/6-pole DFIG with slip ringsInduction generator without permanent magnets0Open source ↗A-T0 kg in the main generator.
VestasV112-3.45 MW Mk3a20173.45OnshoreGearboxGenerator without permanent magnets; exact machine type not specified in the LCA passageManufacturer LCA: generator uses no permanent magnets or rare earths0Open source ↗A-HDo not claim a more precise generator design without an additional source.
VestasV117-3.45 MW Mk3a20173.45OnshoreGearboxGenerator without permanent magnets; exact machine type not specified in the LCA passageManufacturer LCA: generator uses no permanent magnets or rare earths0Open source ↗A-H0 kg in the main generator.
VestasV136-3.45 MW Mk3a20173.45OnshoreGearboxGenerator without permanent magnets; exact machine type not specified in the LCA passageManufacturer LCA: generator uses no permanent magnets or rare earths0Open source ↗A-H0 kg in the main generator.
VestasV126-3.3 MW20143.3OnshoreGearboxGenerator without permanent magnets; exact machine type not specified in the LCA passageManufacturer LCA: generator uses no permanent magnets or rare earths0Open source ↗A-H0 kg in the main generator.

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