Siemens Gamesa to repower two wind farms in Texas

• 6 years ago (2017-09-06)
• David Flin

North America 1004 Wind 240

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been selected by NextEra Energy Resources to repower two wind farms in Texas. The newly repowered wind farms will be expected to deliver up to 25 per cent more annual energy production, boost reliability and efficiency, and extend service life.

The two wind farms currently feature Siemens SWT-2.3-93 model turbines. The repowering programme will upgrade them to the SWT-2.3-108 model. Project completion is expected by the end of 2017, and the wind farms will remain operational during the repowering process.

Jacob Andersen, Head Onshore North America for SGRE, said: “We are very pleased to continue our work with NextEra Energy Resources. Through Siemens Gamesa’s repowering programme, we are making it possible to optimise our customers’ assets and extend their service life, maximising the value of their investments.”

SGRE has developed a comprehensive and customisable repowering programme. This programme offers siting guidance, financing, planning, construction, service, and operation. SGRE also offers a turbine overhaul option to upgrade the electrical and electronic components of wind turbines from other turbine suppliers.