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Publisher: PowerWind GmbH

PowerWind GmbH presents a 2.5 MW wind energy converter at the European Wind Energy Conference EWEC

- Sales of the PowerWind 90 to begin in April 2009
- Two prototypes to be erected by the end of 2009

Hamburg - The German manufacturer PowerWind GmbH will be at the European Wind Energy Conference EWEC (16th - 19th March) in Marseille to present a new wind energy converter in the 2.5 Megawatt class: the PowerWind 90. The first two prototypes will be erected this year in Germany. Sales of the PowerWind 90 shall begin in April.

The PowerWind 90 combines robust mechanical engineering with advanced power electronics. The mechanical design of the PowerWind 90 is based on the proven concept of the modular drive train. The rated capacity of the highly efficient PowerWind 90 is 2500 kW. It has a rotor diameter of 90 metres and under IEC type class IIA certification it is ideal for use in locations with medium to high wind speeds. Due to its electric drive train concept with a permanent magnet synchronous generator and a full scale converter, the PowerWind 90 can satisfy the most demanding electrical grid requirements and can be integrated into weaker grids.

According to Dr. Klaus Pötter and Stefan Heczko, Managing Directors of PowerWind GmbH, "Its outstanding grid integration in combination with its high energy yield, unsurpassed reliability, and easy servicing make the PowerWind 90 the next generation wind energy converter". "In developing the PowerWind 90, we benefited from our engineers' many years of experience in the wind energy business as well as the reliability of the PowerWind 56. We are pleased to be able to present the results to our customers at the EWEC."

With the development of the PowerWind 90, PowerWind GmbH has expanded its product portfolio. The company has offered the 900 kW wind energy converter PowerWind 56 as a serial product since 2008. Up to now, more than 60 wind turbines of this type have been sold in Italy, Germany, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria.


About PowerWind GmbH

PowerWind GmbH is a German manufacturer and service provider of wind energy converters. The dynamic new entrant was founded in 2007 as Conergy Wind GmbH. With the sale of Conergy’s wind division to the financial investor Warburg Pincus, which became effective on 27 October 2008, the newly established PowerWind GmbH has taken over the entire business operations of "Conergy Wind". The company’s headquarter is situated in Hamburg. Its production facility in Bremerhaven ranks among the most advanced in the world.


Hamburg, 11th March 2009


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