German construction company Max Bögl Group, working with Vestas and crane specialist Steil, has completed the installation of what is described as the world’s tallest series-produced onshore wind turbine.
The turbine stands at Winnberg, near Sengenthal, and reaches a height of 285m. The project uses a 7.2MW Vestas wind turbine with a hub height of 199m, positioned atop a hybrid tower system developed by Max Bögl.
The new turbine is intended to increase renewable energy generation at the company’s headquarters in Sengenthal, with annual output expected to reach 17 to 18 million kWh.
This output will enable Max Bögl to meet about two-thirds of its energy needs at the location when combined with existing installations, stated the company
German crane service provider Steil conducted the lift using a Tadano CC 78.1250-1 lattice-boom crawler crane.
This equipment was selected for its ability to reach the heights required for modern turbine assembly.
The configuration involved a 203.5m main boom with a Boom Booster and a 15m fixed jib.
Tadano research and development managing director Andreas Hofmann said: “We listened very closely to our customers and observed market trends.
“We anticipated the types of turbines that would be coming, responded well in advance, and that is why we are now ahead of the curve.”
The assembly made use of a Tadano service team supporting the deployment of the crane, which is the first of its type in Europe according to Max Bögl.
Steil Large Cranes division head and authorised signatory Martin Mittler said: “We have long maintained a close and trusting relationship with Tadano. That’s why we knew they were the right partner to have by our side for the assembly of this CC 78.1250-1 configuration, the first of its kind worldwide.”
The project highlighted the crane’s transport and setup features.
Tadano service team Michael Hopp said: “The key advantage of this reinforcement structure is that it requires no special transport arrangements; the components can simply be folded for transit, then unfolded and bolted together again on the construction site.”
The CC 78.1250-1 crane has a footprint of 12m by 13m and was designed for ease of handling and deployment.
Recently, Tadano launched its latest pick-and-carry crane, the V320RC, for high-tonnage industrial lifting.
