Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth- largest* manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed four new contracts totaling over 60 megawatts (MW) in the UK, including the first contract to be signed in the UK with developer RES.
Located near Granthouse in the Scottish Borders, Penmanshiel wind farm, developed by RES, will consist of 14 Senvion MM82, with a total rated output of 28.7 MW, producing enough electricity to power more than 20,000 homes. Pre-construction works have recently started on site and project completion is due in autumn 2016. A 20 year service contract has also been signed for the project.
Reaps Moss wind farm is the second contract for Senvion with InfraRed Capital Partners and is located east of Bacup in east Lancashire and will consist of three Senvion 3.4M104. Once completed, the wind farm will have a total rated output of 10.2 MW, enough to power over 5000 homes. Installation will begin in summer 2015 and a 20 year ISP service contract has also been signed.
Watford Lodge wind farm located near Daventry, Northamptonshire, is the company’s fourth contract with Broadview Energy, and will consist of five Senvion MM92, with a total rated output of 10.25 MW. Watford Lodge will produce enough electricity to power over 5000 homes. Construction will start in the summer 2015 and is due for completion in autumn the same year. Senvion will also look after maintenance of the wind farm for 15 years.
