Siemens Gamesa ist führend in der Offshore-Branche und installiert die Offshore-Windkraftanlage mit Direktantrieb Nr. 1.000

(WK-intern) – Seit ihrer Einführung im Jahr 2011 haben die 1.000 Einheiten der Siemens Gamesa Offshore Direct Drive-Windenergieanlagenplattform im Vergleich zur Stromerzeugung aus fossilen Brennstoffen rund 29 Millionen Tonnen CO2 eingespart

Leading the offshore industry, Siemens Gamesa installs its offshore Direct Drive wind turbine number 1,000

The 1,000 turbines have saved approximately 29 million tons of CO2 emissions to date compared to fossil fuel generation – the equivalent of more than 6 million trips around the Earth in a car

• A further 1,000 Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive offshore wind turbines have also been sold

Combined output of around 34.6 Terawatt hours equals the annual consumption of every household in Denmark or the total energy consumption of Madrid

When Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently installed turbine 51 in the British 714 MW East Anglia One project, it reached a significant milestone: the installation of offshore Direct Drive wind turbine number 1,000, eight years on from the first.

Since being launched in 2011, the 1,000 units of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Direct Drive wind turbine platform combined have avoided approximately 29 million tons of CO2 compared to fossil fuel power generation – the equivalent of more than 6 million trips around the Earth in a car.

Our engineers pioneered the offshore sector back in 1991, contributing to the world’s first wind power plant in Denmark. Since then, Siemens Gamesa has grown to become the global leader in offshore wind power generation with projects in numerous countries in Europe and Asia Pacific. Its reach is set to extend further with conditional contracts already signed in emerging offshore wind markets including the United States, Japan, and France. According to the International Energy Agency, offshore wind power capacity is set to increase by at least 15-fold worldwide by 2040, becoming a $1 trillion business.

“Installing the Siemens Gamesa offshore Direct Drive wind turbine number 1,000 is a remarkable achievement in many ways. Our contribution to combatting the effects of climate change becomes more tangible with the physical installation of this turbine along with its 999 predecessors,” stated Andreas Nauen, CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit.

Two decades of experience in offshore wind has helped Siemens Gamesa to design the Direct Drive platform for safe, efficient installation and easy maintenance. The simplest drivetrain in the industry enables fewer moving parts, which is important in harsh offshore conditions where parts can wear more easily and are costly to replace. Additionally, the turbine’s light weight enables low load impact on its tower and foundation, while further reducing requirements on transport and installation equipment.

According to performance data collected by Siemens Gamesa, its Direct Drive offshore wind turbine fleet has produced approximately 34.6 Terawatt hours of electricity since the first unit was installed in 2011. This output is the same as the annual consumption for every household in Denmark, or the power consumption of the city of Madrid including all industry for one year.

Nauen added: “The Levelized Cost of Energy from offshore wind has decreased rapidly over the last few years, fully establishing the technology as on-par with traditional industrial power generation methods. Our order backlog with an additional 1,000+ SGRE Direct Drive offshore turbines is a testament to this achievement, and to the trust placed in us by our customers.”

About Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Siemens Gamesa is a global leader in the wind power industry, with a strong presence in all facets of the business: offshore, onshore and services. The company’s advanced digital capabilities enable it to offer one of the broadest product portfolios in the sector as well as industry-leading service solutions, helping to make clean energy more affordable and reliable. With more than 99 GW intalled worldwide, Siemens Gamesa manufactures, installs and maintains wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. The company’s orders backlog stands at €25.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Spain and listed on the Spanish stock exchange (trading on the Ibex-35 index).

About Siemens Gamesa Offshore
SGRE has over 3,490 offshore wind turbines in operation globally with a combined capacity of more than 15.2 GW. The company’s experiences reach back as far as 1991, when it established the world’s first offshore wind power plant. Through a strong focus on safety and innovation, SGRE constantly strives to reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy from offshore wind power.

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