GE Power Convention is stepping up its presence in the renewables sector in China.
The company recently signed a deal which will see it equipping Sewind’s offshore wind turbines with its 4MW fully fed LV3 wind converters.
Totalling 1GW, the deal is set to be one of the biggest offshore wind projects in China.
Sewind president, Xiaolong Jin, said: “We are impressed by the long and successful track record that GE maintains in the renewable sector.
“Their strong local presence, proven technology, and an in-depth industrial know-how of the renewable market and their large installed base of converters for offshore wind make them one of the
most reliable partners to work with.
“We are confident that our trust is well-placed in GE and hope to have a fruitful partnership with them.”
In addition to providing the technology, GE will also be undertaking service and maintenance responsibilities to ensure flawless operation of its scope of supply.
Sofia Sauvageot, global sales leader for Wind Applications GE Power Conversion said: “In a fast growing wind market like China, GE is proud to provide one of the biggest Chinese offshore
operators with reliable solutions which will be made in China for China.
“We believe that this is a beginning of a long and successful relation between Sewind and GE. Going forward, we wish to demonstrate our strong commitment towards the Chinese manufacturing capabilities as well as the Chinese renewable industry.”
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