Siemens Gamesa has confirmed a first order for its next-generation onshore turbine platform with a deal to supply 6.6MW-rated hardware for the 231MW Skaftasen wind farm.
The German-Spanish manufacturer will deliver 35 5.8-155 machines from the 5.X platform, with the flexible power rating up to the higher level, covered by a 30-year service agreement to developer Arise and investor Foresight Group.
Installation will take place in the second quarter of 2021.
Hardware will come in a cold climate configuration to deal with temperatures as low as -40°C and operating at temperatures as low as -30°C.
The turbines will also feature the turbine control software system STC that will allow all enhancements to be transferred, facilitating the work of the service technicians.
Siemens Gamesa’s onshore boss Alfonso Faubel said: “Our vision has been to create the most competitive onshore product for any site condition and requirements.
“We can increase the operating rating power or adapt the Siemens Gamesa 5.X to low temperature conditions – and we have designed it with two rotor variants and carbon caps on blades.”
He added: “We are pushing the boundaries of onshore wind power with this platform, which offers the largest AEP in the onshore segment. And we are very pleased to partner up with pioneering companies such as Arise and Foresight who are willing to take wind power to the next level with us.”
“We are very happy to introduce…cutting-edge new technology provided by Siemens Gamesa, said Arise boss Daniel Johansson.
“To launch this new technology on the Nordic market together with Siemens Gamesa and Foresight represents a landmark event for us. This great project is founded on strong relationships and collaboration from start to finish, and we look forward to realising this exciting project together with these renowned partners.”