Repower signs 27MW French turbine deal

FRANCE: Repower has signed turbine supply deals with German developer ABO Wind for three projects in Burgundy, totalling 26.65MW of installed capacity.

REpower's MM92 2.05MW turbine

The manufacturer's Indian owner Suzlon yesterday revealed Repower had received an order from ABO for 13 of its MM92 turbines, each with a capacity of 2.05MW and hub height of 80-metres.

Out of the total 13 turbines, six will be delivered at the Clamecy wind farm, located in la Nièvre département of the Burgundy region. The remaining seven machines will be installed at the wind farms of Migé and Escamps, both located in Yonne département.

Delivery of the units is expected this autumn, with commissioning scheduled for the winter of 2013/14. Repower will also maintain all 13 turbines for a period of 15 years.