Siemens Gamesa has signed a 50MW turbine deal with EnergieKontor UK to supply the subsidy-free Longhill Burn wind farm near Edinburgh in Scotland.
The deal covers delivery of 5.8-155 machines, the first for the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform in the UK, and includes a 25-year full-scope service agreement.
Siemens Gamesa onshore business unit chief executive Lars Bondo Krogsgaard said: “Onshore wind today offers one of the most economical sources of energy in many countries across the world.
“We welcome a new push from the UK to grow in onshore wind, which combined with firm commitments to offshore wind growth can together provide a significant boost to meeting green energy goals.
“We will work closely with Energiekontor to ensure we deliver the most competitive solution at this site in Scotland.”
Since its launch in April 2019, the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform has recorded over 2.3GW in sales, with major contracts to supply wind farms in Sweden, Brazil, Finland and now the UK.