E.ON Announces First Repowering Job in the U.S.

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E.ON announced today it is partnering with GE to repower its Panther Creek I and Panther Creek II wind farms in West Texas.

“We’re excited to embark on our first repowering project in the U.S.,” said Silvia Ortin, Chief Operating Officer, North America and E.ON Climate & Renewables Board Member. “The repowering of our Panther Creek wind farms provides us with the opportunity to increase lifetime earnings from the sites. In addition, it allows us to capture up-to-date turbine efficiency improvements and a resulting increase in power generation.” The repowering includes the replacement of a significant portion of the components, effectively increasing in the annual production for all 172 wind turbine generators (WTGs) totaling 258... ... More: Official Press Release E.ON

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