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Siemens to Install 76 Direct Drive Turbines at Vattenfall’s Onshore Wind Farm in Wales

Siemens has been chosen to supply, install and service 76 direct drive turbines at Vattenfall’s onshore wind farm “Pen y Cymoedd” in Wales.

The wind power plant will be developed within the county boroughs of Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf. The developer, Vattenfall, has contracted Siemens Wind Power to install 76 of its innovative SWT 3.0 direct drive wind turbines. The wind farm, with a total capacity of 228 megawatts (MW) will be the largest project with gearless turbines erected in Wales. It is also the largest ever-contract for the Siemens 3-MW-direct drive turbine signed to date in the UK.

First power at the “Pen y Cymoedd” wind farm is scheduled for late 2016, and will, on average, supply the equivalent electricity demand for up to 140,000UK households. Siemens was also contracted to provide the service and availability contract for the maintenance of the wind farm for five years after the plant has become operational.

The project will bring significant benefits to the local community and supply chain, especially during construction and also in the long-term servicing of the wind farm. Vattenfall will make use of local suppliers where possible and is committed to enhancing the local environment by developing a network of mountain bike paths throughout the wind power plant.

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