Gamesa continues to shore up its sales and product strategy, having secured the first order for its new turbine, the G126-2.625 MW − a product which delivers maximum output in low wind speed conditions.
The company has entered into an agreement with Thailand¡¯s developer, Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited, for the supply of 20 wind turbines for the 52.5 MW Mittraphap wind farm.
Thanks to its extremely low power density and an outstanding capacity factor, Gamesa¡¯s G126-2.625 wind turbine boosts energy production by up to 25% compared to its predecessor (with respect to the G114-2.0 MW turbine).
The Mittraphap wind farm is located in the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, in southern Thailand. Turbines are slated for delivery during the third quarter of this year and the project is due to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2018. In addition, Gamesa will maintain the complex for the next 10 years.
This new turbines combines a longer rotor (126 meters in diameter), nominal capacity of 2.5 MW or 2.625 MW, and a range of tower heights to choose from (84, 102, and 129 meters, among other customizable features depending on site conditions).
PowerChina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation will carry out the engineering procurement and construction for this project.
This agreement marks Gamesa¡¯s third order in Thailand, having already been contracted to supply another 127.5 MW for this same customer. Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited is the investment leader in renewable energy industry in Thailand.
