Senvion installs 1st 3-MW turbine in N America

German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion SA (ETR:SEN) said on Monday it has erected its first 3-MW machine in North America as part of the 150-MW Mesgi'g Ugju's'n wind project in Quebec, Canada.

The company has installed the first out of 46 pieces of the 3.2M114 model at the project site. The turbine has a hub height of 100 metres and a rotor diameter of 114 metres, and features a hot air anti-icing system.

The Mesgi'g Ugju's'n scheme is a 50/50 partnership between Canadian developer Innergex Renewable Energy Inc (TSE:INE) and the three Mi'gmaq Nations of Quebec. The wind farm, which has a power purchase agreement (PPA) in place, is expected to be finalised by the end of the year.

Upon completion, the plant will be generating enough power for more than 30,000 local homes.

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