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The new turbine, V60-850 kW, has been especially designed to be used in China. It is the latest generation of the proven Vestas KW series, and with some improvements tailored to answer the specific demands of the Chines wind and weather conditions. Some of the innovations include wind turbine blade design and temperature controly systems. The V60 is designed to be most effective in low to medium winds, the wind classes mostly represented in Chinas onshore wind power potential (about 75% of unutilized onshore wind power).

The parts for the new turbine are 90% made in China, which is a result of successful partnership Vestas has achieved with local partners. The turbines will be built in Vestas' new manufacturing facility in Hohhot, Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region (IMAR). This is going to be one of the first new facilities to support development of a stronger wind energy industry in the region.