The first GE wind turbine to use Industrial Internet has begun operation in Germany.

The 2.5-120 turbine was installed two months ago in Schnaittenbach, a town in Bavaria, Germany. The 8MW turbine features advanced controls, a 120m rotor, and a specially engineered, 139m tall hybrid tower.

GE engineers designed the 2.5-120 turbine to generate wind energy in densely wooded regions with low wind intensity.

According to officials at GE, the Industrial Internet uses data analysis to connect machines and equip them with intelligence, helping to position each one for enhanced performance. The 2.5-120 analyzes tens of thousands of data points every second to drive higher output and improve services productivity, helping to manage wind’s variability.

Source: GE