GE Renewable Energy announces 1050 MW order in New Mexico

• 3 years ago (2021-01-05)
• David Flin

North America 998 Wind 239

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GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has won a 1050 MW order for Pattern Energy ’s Western Spirit Wind farms in New Mexico, USA. The order consists of 377 turbines. The agreement also includes a 10-year full-service agreement.

Western Spirit Wind will utilise turbines ranging from 2.3-2.8 MW at various tower heights to optimise wind capture for the project. Turbine deliveries are already underway, and full commercial operation is scheduled to start before the end of 2021.

GE’s wind turbines will be used for Pattern Energy’s suite of Western Spirit Wind projects, which now comprise over 1000 MW of wind energy in New Mexico due for construction over the course of 2021, along with construction of the Western Spirit Transmission Line, which is owned by the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority and being co-developed by Pattern Energy.

Tim White, CEO of GE Renewable Energy for Onshore Americas, said: “GE Renewable Energy is delighted to work with Pattern Energy on the Western Spirit Wind project. GE’s 2 MW platform is extremely well suited to the region, with 98+ per cent availability to help ensure the reliability of sustainable, affordable, renewable energy delivery to the region.”