GE says that Swedish energy developer Triventus Wind Power AB will use GE wind turbines to power a 27.5-MW wind farm being built near Falkenberg on Sweden’s west coast. The U.S. OEM will supply Triventus with 10, 2.75-103 wind turbines. It will be supported through the country’s green certificate support system. Most of Sweden’s domestically…
U.S. OEM’s 2.5-MW turbines top 2-GW world capacity
An advanced 2.5-MW series wind turbines has surpassed 2 GW of installed capacity worldwide. By year’s end, more than 2,000 GE wind turbines with 100+ meter rotors will be operating in 15 countries worldwide, including 12 in Europe. Nearly 1,000 of these turbines will be multi-MW 2.5 series machines. This equipment has been selected for…
OEM launches a 2.5-MW turbine in China
Nordex has announced the official launch of its 2.5 MW Gamma generation wind turbines on the Chinese and Asian market. Comprising the N90/2500kW and N100/2500kW, the Efficiency Class 2.5 MW turbines address the market requirements and incorporate the latest research and developments. In developing the Gamma generation, Nordex has remained true to proven principles,…
Welding company launches 2.5-MW turbine
A designer, developer, and manufacturer of arc welding products has stepped into the world of renewable energy by building a wind tower on the grounds of its world headquarters and manufacturing campus in Euclid, Ohio, just east of downtown Cleveland. Lincoln Electric recently cut the ribbon on a 2.5-MW turbine mounted on an 80m tower.…
United Technologies buys Clipper Windpower
Connecticut-based United Technologies had previously owned 49.9% of the stock in Clipper Windpower and apparently has purchased all remaining shares. “Its acquisition by UTC creates the long-term financial stability necessary for Clipper’s continued growth, while enabling Clipper to fully leverage UTC’s management capabilities, operational expertise, and world-class technology in blades, turbines, and gearbox design,” read…
GE introduces 2.75 MW wind turbines
A North American manufacturer of wind turbines is introducing its newest members, a family of 2.5-MW wind turbines and more. All of the new models are will have higher annual energy productions (AEP) over the existing 2.5-MW wind turbine. The new machines include: * GE’s 2.75-100, an uprate of the existing 2.5-100 wind turbine without…