Siemens receives wind turbine orders for two onshore projects in Ireland
- Clean renewable energy for approximately 125,000 Irish households
- Siemens to supply 36 SWT-3.0-101 and 20 SWT-3.2-101 direct drive wind turbines
- 15-year service agreements included in both orders
Siemens has received two orders for onshore wind projects in Ireland. With 36 Siemens D3 direct drive wind turbines, the Cloosh Valley Wind Farm – also known as Galway Wind Park Phase 2 – will add 108 megawatts (MW) to Ireland’s renewable energy capacity. A second order includes 20 SWT-3.2-101 wind turbines for the Irish Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm in County Roscommon. Commissioning of the Cloosh project is scheduled for mid-2017; Sliabh Bawn for early 2017. Both orders include 15-year service agreements, including Siemens’ advanced remote diagnostics, to help ensure the long-term reliability, performance and availability of the wind turbines. ….
