• Siemens to provide service and maintenance for an additional 10 years at the 343 MW Lower Snake River wind project in Washington State
• Power Boost function and High Wind Ride Through® digital upgrades included to help increase power production and turbine availability
Siemens has been awarded a long-term contract for service and maintenance at the Lower Snake River wind farm located near Pomeroy, Garfield County in Washington State. The customer is Puget Sound Energy (PSE), headquartered in Bellevue, WA. Completed in early 2012, the Lower Snake River project contains 149 SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines that produce up to 343 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. On average, the facility generates enough electricity to power 82,000 average U.S. homes. The turbines have been serviced and maintained by Siemens since beginning commercial operation in 2012.
Under terms of the agreement, Siemens will provide expert long-term service and maintenance at the Lower Snake River project for an additional 10 years and install the company’s Power Boost function and High Wind Ride Through® (HWRT) turbine modernization products to all 149 units.
“We thank PSE for their continued confidence in our products and services,” said Mark Albenze, CEO of Siemens Power Generation Services, Wind Power and Renewables business unit. “This agreement and all Siemens’ value-driven wind service plans are targeted to each customer’s specific operational needs. We combine our expert domain knowledge and global fleet data with our highly advanced digital services and analytics to customize a flexible service agreement that provides excellent value and lifecycle care and that helps drive down the costs associated with wind energy.”
