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GE's Haliade-X 12 MW to Be Tested at ORE Catapult's Site in the UK
Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy:
World's biggest offshore wind turbine heading to the UK for testing
GE's Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle and 107-meter long blade will be shipped to the UK as part of an advanced technology testing program / Both components will be tested at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's site in Blyth / GE is investing close to £15 million in R&D and testing activities for Haliade-X
GE Renewable Energy has confirmed that the Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle and 107-metre long blade will be shipped to the UK as part of an advanced technology testing program that will focus on enhancing the Haliade-X platform before it enters into serial production in 2021. The Haliade-X nacelle comparable to six Double-Decker London buses, along with the world's longest blade will be transported from GE's production facilities in Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg (France) to... ... More: Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy
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