Siemens Gamesa bags contract to supply giant turbines to UK wind farm

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A visual of the state-of-the-art turbine, set to hit the market in 2024. Credit: Siemens Gamesa
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A visual of the state-of-the-art turbine, set to hit the market in 2024. Credit: Siemens Gamesa

Sofia offshore wind farm off UK coast in North Sea is set to have 100 262-metre tall turbines after developer Innogy signed a deal with turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa.

A wind farm planned in UK waters in the central North Sea is set to be the first in Europe to boast a new generation of king-sized turbines produced by Siemens Gamesa. Developer Innogy confirmed yesterday...

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