GE Will Build Most Powerful Offshore Turbine of the World

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Haliade-X brings higher value to customers by producing more energy from the wind with a 12 MW generator rating, an industry-leading capacity factor and advanced digital capabilities

GE Renewable Energy (NYSE:GE) today unveiled its plan to develop the largest, most powerful offshore wind turbine: the Haliade-X. Featuring a 12 MW direct drive generator and an industry leading gross capacity factor of 63 percent1 the Haliade-X will produce 45 percent more energy than any other offshore turbine available today2. GE will invest more than $400 million over the next three to five years in development and deployment of the Haliade-X. John Flannery, Chairman and CEO of GE, said, "We want to lead in the technologies that are driving the global energy... ... More: Official Press Release GE

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