DONG Energy choses the 7.0MW turbine for second phase of a project in the UK

DONG Energy looks forward to the continued cooperation with Siemens and welcomes the news that the project will be contributing to the ramp up of  the production at the new Siemens factory in Hull on the British east coast.

Mats Vikholm, Senior Vice President for DONG Energy Wind Power, said: “The 7MW turbine is an upgrade of the 6MW platform, that we are very familiar with and are already installing at both Westermost Rough in the UK and at our Gode Wind 1+2 wind farms in Germany. We are certain that this improved and bigger turbine will contribute to driving down cost of offshore wind power even further.”

Vikholm continued: “We welcome Siemens plans to manufacture substantial parts for our UK projects at the new production facilities in Hull on the British east coast. Having manaufacturers close to the markets where the supplies are needed is very important to us. This will contribute to driving down the costs of electricity as we're reducing transport and logistics for these heavy components”

Great News

Energy Secretary Ed Davey said: “This is great news for Britain, showing how our policies have made the UK the best place in the world to invest in offshore wind.  It is particularly good news for Hull, where many of the blades for UK projects will be manufactured, and where Siemens are already creating over a thousand new green jobs. I hope to see the towers delivered from a UK factory too. Our policies are driving down the costs of renewables and have ensured that British based manufacturers like Siemens are well placed to win renewable energy contracts in the UK and overseas.”

The new 7.0 MW Turbine from Siemens (Photo: Siemens)

Michael Hannibal, CEO Offshore of Siemens Wind Power and Renewables Division explained: “We are pleased to provide our customer DONG Energy with our advanced model of our proven Direct Drive wind turbine. Our 7 MW turbine will leverage the energy output of Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm and contribute to lowering the cost of electricity and will act as a stepping stone to the UK supply chain.”

Earlier this year, DONG Energy selected MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, with their 8.0MW turbine, as its preferred supplier for the first phase of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm.

Walney Extension has already been awarded a contract for difference under the EMR FID-enabling regime and, in November 2014, the project was granted consent by the British Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.