Siemens is to supply optimised SWT-7.0-154 turbines to the Rentel offshore wind farm off the coast of Belgium to boost the project’s power rating up to 309MW.
Initially envisaged as a 294MW wind farm, the project will feature turbines with a power boost option, Siemens said.
The German manufacturer will supply and install 42 upgraded turbines with hub heights of 106 metres and rotor diameters of 154 metres.
The deal also includes a 17-year service and maintenance contract.
ABB will manufacture export cables for the project with STX France-Offshore Energy to fabricate the offshore substation.
Rentel chief executive Nathalie Oosterlinck said: “This contract is one of the final steps towards the realisation of the Rentel project this summer.”
“Renewable energy is the future and we are very happy to be able to work together with an experienced and competent partner as Siemens in the realization of our offshore wind power plant, while contributing to the renewable energy targets for Belgium and creating local and Belgian jobs along the way.”
The developer is hoping to have some €1.2bn of finance in place in the summer.
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Siemens boosts Rentel giants
Upgraded 7MW turbines to feature at 309MW Belgian offshore wind farm
By EBS