First power produced at Gode Wind 3
Installation of more wind turbines is expected in the coming weeks.
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Germany: The first turbine at the Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm, located in Germany and owned by Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure, has started producing power. The 11 MW turbine was installed on April 23 around 32 km off the island of Norderney. It is a new turbine model from Siemens Gamesa, the SG 11.0-200 DD, and, according to Ørsted, it is the largest turbine in the German North Sea with a rotor diameter of 200 metres. 22 further turbines will be installed and commissioned in the coming weeks.
Jörg Kubitza, managing director for Ørsted in Germany, said: “With first power from Gode Wind 3, we are further driving forward the energy transformation in Germany. The project is Energiewende in action, a genuine European cooperation with international suppliers and partners. I am pleased that our German supply chain in particular is also playing an important role in realising the wind farm.”
Martin Gerhardt, managing director for Siemens Gamesa in Germany, added: “We are delighted that we can make a major contribution to producing affordable, clean and safe energy in the North Sea with wind turbines from our European production network and at the same time generate added value and jobs locally.”
Jordi Francesch, managing director of renewable energy investments at Nuveen Infrastructure, said: “The successful installation of the first turbine marks an important milestone for Gode Wind 3, for the German and European clean energy transition, and for Nuveen Infrastructure and our lasting commitment to renewables.”
Source: renews.biz
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