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January 14, 2012 – Vol.16 No.43 Gamesa and enXco Announce Operation of the 38 MW Chestnut Flats Wind Farm. Gamesa Technology Corp. and enXcohave announced that the 38 megawatt Chestnut Flats Wind Farm, located northwest of Altoona, Pennsylvania in Blair County, achieved commercial operation on December 29, 2011. The project features 18 G90-2.0 MW and one G87-2.0 MW Gamesa wind turbines. Developed and built by Gamesa Energy, Chestnut Flats will deliver carbon-free electricity to the regional transmission system for the benefit of Delmarva Power & Light Company’s generation portfolio pursuant to a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement. Chestnut Flats is the third wind farm Gamesa has developed and put into operation in Pennsylvania “This project showcases Gamesa’s leadership in helping to build a clean energy future while providing opportunities for local economies and value to our customers,” said Jiddu Tapia, Gamesa’s Chief Development Officer for North America. Tristan Grimbert, President & CEO of enXco, stated, “Chestnut Flats complements our growing generation portfolio of over 1.2 GWs with this, our first operating wind asset in Pennsylvania. We look forward to developing a long-term relationship with the landowners and local community. We further are pleased to be working with Delmarva, delivering renewable energy to their northeast customer base.”
enXco acquired 100 percent of the equity interest in Chestnut Flats Wind LLC, as well as all project assets owned by the special purpose company, upon closing on December 28th. As part of the sale agreement, Gamesa also will provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for the turbines for five years. WestLB acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gamesa on the sale of Chestnut Flats Wind LLC. Gamesa Technology is a global leader in the design and manufacture of wind turbines and the development, construction and sale of wind farms, has installed more than 23,000 MW in 30 countries on four continents. enXco develops, constructs, owns, operates and manages renewable energy projects throughout the United States. (1/12/2012)
Links: Gamesa enXco
Related: --- enXco Receives Final State Approval for 150 MW North Dakota Wind Project. --- Gamesa Ships 1000th Nacelle from its Pennsylvania Plant.
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