GE Vernova has entered into an agreement with RWE to provide 109 onshore wind turbines to power the Honey Mesquite wind farm in Glasscock County, Texas and repower the Forest Creek Wind Farm near Big Spring, Texas.
The Forest Creek deal was booked in the second quarter of 2024, and the Honey Mesquite order was booked in the third quarter of 2024.
Deliveries of the 2.8 MW–127m wind turbines for both projects are scheduled to begin later this year.
The projects will bring RWE’s rebuilt and repowered wind capacity across the US to more than 1GW.
RWE estimates the wind farms will support about hundreds of full-time jobs during peak construction and will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 85,000 homes and business annually in Texas.
The projects also supports several hundred long-term, advanced manufacturing jobs at GE Vernova’s Pensacola facility that will supply equipment used at the wind farms.
GE Vernova is leveraging its domestic supply chain and manufacturing capabilities for this project, with the nacelles for the turbines being produced at its facility in Pensacola, Florida.
This manufacturing facility supports US energy abundance, affordability, and security, and employs a workforce comprising approximately 20% veterans, highlighting GE Vernova’s dedication to both fostering local job creation and honouring those who have served the United States.
Scott Stalica, executive director of North American commercial operations for GE Vernova’s onshore wind business, said: “We are pleased to have an opportunity to support a leader in the wind industry and appreciate RWE’s confidence in our business, our technology, and our people.
“These projects are another example of how wind power can support the country’s growing energy needs, while creating US jobs and bolster energy security.”
Kevin Kroll, chief operating officer at RWE Clean Energy, added: “RWE’s investments in West Texas symbolise our steadfast commitment to producing homegrown energy and strengthening US manufacturing and supply chains through our partnerships with great American companies like GE Vernova.
“Together, we are contributing to American energy dominance and we are fostering continued economic opportunity and job creation in rural communities across the country.”
GE Vernova’s onshore wind has a total installed base of approximately 56,000 turbines and nearly 120GW of installed capacity worldwide.
Committed to its customers’ success for more than two decades, its product portfolio offers next-generation high-powered turbines at scale that drives decarbonisation through high-quality, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy.