Siemens Energy has dismissed reports it has stopped taking on new onshore turbine orders, although said its immediate priority is on delivering projects for existing customers.
German outlet Handelsblatt reported over the weekend Siemens Gamesa had “largely stopped new business” in the onshore turbine market, citing unnamed sources.
Gamesa parent Siemens Energy refuted these claims as untrue, although confirmed there have been “some restrictions” to new sales of its 4.X and 5.X platforms as it deals with technical issues on the hardware.
“Our absolute priority is to revise the affected systems in existing customer projects. That’s our focus,” a company spokesperson said.
The turbine manufacturer has in recent months launched an investigation into its onshore business as it aims to resolve quality issues with its 5.X and 4.X platforms that led it to book a €1.6bn charge in its third quarter results.
A performance review has been launched and details of a “strategic plan” for the business unit are due to be issued during a Capital Markets Day in November.