Siemens to supply wind turbines for two projects in Germany

• 7 years ago (2017-02-28)
• David Flin

Europe 1089 Wind 257

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Siemens has been awarded three contracts for the supply and installation of 13 of its gearless turbines in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.

Siemens will install and commission six SWT-3.3-130 turbines for WPD Windpark Damme, and seven SWT-3.0-113 turbines for a project in Karlum in north Schleswig-Holstein. The deals include a long-term service agreement for 15 and 20 years respectively. The turbines at WPD will be installed autumn 2017, while those in Karlum will be installed in spring 2017.

The Karlum project utilises the electromagnetic compatibility of the direct drive turbines to fulfil site-specific constraints to protect a neighbouring military radio station.

Thomas Richterich, CEO Onshore at Siemens Wind Power, said: “The further success of our direct drive onshore wind turbines in the German market underlines the fact that our technology is established as a good choice for demanding sites. With the new generation of gearless wind turbines, we have now expanded our portfolio to offer competitive solutions for inland low wind sites.”