Frimley, 2013-Feb-04
• Lochluichart, signed in 2011 was the UK’s largest ever direct drive order
• Siemens to deliver six new SWT3.0-101 turbines
• Long Term Programme service extension for 15-20 years
• Extension will increase generating capacity to 69MW
Guy Madgwick, director of Eneco Wind UK said: “The construction of the existing Lochluichart Wind Farm has been progressing well and we look forward to developing the consented 18MW extension in tandem. The entire 69MW scheme will be in operation by the end of 2013, signifying the largest investment to date for Eneco in Scotland. We are pleased to be working with Siemens on this significant venture.”
Nick Ward, head of onshore sales for Siemens Wind Power in the UK said: “The whole team is delighted with this new turbine and service contract. It enables us to continue to develop our relationship with Eneco, a major Dutch utility company, for future projects.”
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About Eneco:
Eneco (www.eneco.com) applies an integrated distribution strategy and specialises in the production, transmission, trading, supply and metering of energy (electricity, gas and heat) and related products and services. Eneco is making a transition to becoming a sustainable energy company and will make substantial investments in the area of sustainable energy during the coming years. Eneco develops sustainable projects working on wind power, solar power, biomass and heat. In total, the company serves approximately two million business and domestic customers.
Eneco employs 7,000 people (6,300 FTEs). The company’s head office is located in Rotterdam.
About Eneco Wind UK Ltd:
Eneco Wind UK is based in Warwick and headed by UK Director, Guy Madgwick. The UK wind portfolio includes Scottish onshore projects: Tullo Wind Farm near Laurencekirk, 17MW of which is operational with a further 25MW under construction; Lochluichart Wind Farm (69MW) in The Highlands; the proposed Benhar Wind Farm (15MW) in North Lanarkshire and Macritch Hill, a proposed 54MW wind farm located in Angus which is being developed in partnership with Scottish Water. Eneco is also a 50:50 development partner in the Navitus Bay offshore wind project located to the west of the Isle of Wight.
