Siemens Gamesa to Install its SG 5.8-155 Turbines in Scotland

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Deal signed with Energiekontor will see the installation of 8 SG 5.8-155 turbines at Longhill Burn wind farm in West Lothian, near Edinburgh / The turbines will be among the largest ever installed in the UK, with a rotor diameter of 155 meters to optimize power capacity / Contract underpins renewed growth of onshore wind power in the UK at a time of accelerated offshore growth

Siemens Gamesa has signed a 50 MW deal with EnergieKontor UK Ltd to supply the subsidy-free Longhill Burn wind farm near Edinburgh with the industry-leading SG 5.8-155 turbines, one of the most powerful wind turbines in the sector. The contract comes before the next renewable energy auction, CfD round 4, scheduled for late this year. The deal shows green shoots for the resilient onshore wind... ... More: Official Press Release Siemens Gamesa

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