Press Release
Publisher: REpower Systems AG
REpower delivers 44 turbines (88 MW) for enXco to the US
Hamburg/Escondido - REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) will deliver 44 wind energy turbines of the MM92 type (total capacity 88 MW) to the US for the project developer enXco, the US subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles. The turbines are destined for various wind farm projects in the southwest of Washington State. 35 turbines are scheduled to be installed next year, the remaining nine in the year 2009. REpower is already working together with enXco for the wind farms Goodnoe Hills (Washington State) and Shiloh II (California).
Patrick McAllister, Vice President Technical Services at enXco, comments: “Our relationship with REpower continues to grow, and we are pleased with how the two companies are working together to make these projects a success.”
REpower’s CEO Prof. Fritz Vahrenholt adds: “With enXco’s parent company EDF Energies Nouvelles, we have been cooperating successfully at large projects throughout Europe. It is pleasant to establish a relationship as long-term and trustful with the US subsidiary now.”
In terms of the current backlog, the US constitutes the largest market of REpower Systems AG. To be present there locally because of the high demand, REpower is currently establishing a US-branch office for sales, service and project management issues in Portland/Oregon.
About REpower:
REpower Systems AG is one of the leading manufacturers of onshore and offshore wind turbines. The international engineering company develops, produces and sells wind turbines with outputs ranging from 1.5 to 5 megawatts and rotor diameters of 70 to 126 metres for almost all locations. It also provides a comprehensive service and maintenance range. The high performance, reliable turbines are designed at the REpower development centre in Rendsburg and produced at the sites in Husum (North Frisia) and Trampe (Brandenburg).
Listed on the stock exchange since March 2002 and with around 940 employees worldwide, the Hamburgbased company relies on its experience in the production and installation of more than 1,500 wind turbines worldwide. REpower is represented in European markets such as France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal and Spain and in the international markets of Japan, China and Australia through its sales partners, subsidiaries and investments.
About enXco, an EDF EN Company
enXco (http://www.enxco.com) develops, constructs, operates and manages wind energy projects throughout the United States. Since 1987, enXco has grown to be a significant owner of wind-energy installations in the United States (over 400MW under control) and one of the leading and largest O & M 3rd party providers for wind farms, currently servicing more than 4200 turbines and more than 1100 MW. Since 2002 enXco has been a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles. enXco develops wind projects in North America for its own account as well as for third parties.
About EDF Energies Nouvelles
EDF Energies Nouvelles, a 50% owned affiliate of the EDF Group, is specialised in renewable power generation, with a primary focus on wind power. It has built up positions in the European Union, mainly in five countries (France, Portugal, Italy, The UK, Greece) and in the United States. With an installed capacity of 887 MW and an annual turnover of € 335 million, EDF Energies Nouvelles is a leading market player in the renewable energy sector.
Hamburg/Escondido, 25 July 2007
Publication and Reprint free of charge; please send a voucher copy to
REpower Systems AG.
Attention editorial offices: For further questions please contact:
REpower Systems AG
Alsterkrugchaussee 378
D-22335 Hamburg
Daniela Puttenat
Corporate Communications &
Public Relations
Phone:+49 – 40 – 53 93 07– 14
Fax: +49 – 40 – 53 93 07– 37
E-mail: d.puttenat@repower.de
Thomas Schnorrenberg
Investor Relations
Phone:+49 – 40 – 53 93 07– 23
Fax: +49 – 40 – 53 93 07– 77
E-mail: t.schnorrenberg@repower.de
Internet: http://www.repower.de
Online press kit - all press releases from REpower Systems AG
Press photos for editorial use only
Note: For the content of this press release the issuer / publisher of the release is »REpower Systems AG« responsible.
The press release "REpower delivers 44 turbines (88 MW) for enXco to the US" von REpower Systems AG is also available in the following languages:
- REpower liefert 44 Anlagen (88 MW) für enXco in die USA
- Malheureusement cette information de presse n'est pas disponible en version française.