Invenergy Selects GE Renewable Energy for 300 MW Santa Rita Wind Farm, Texas

GE Renewable Energy announced that Invenergy has slected GE Renewable Energy to provide 120 GE2.5-116 90-meter turbines for the Santa Rita wind farm in Reagan County for 300 MW Wind Farm In Texas, expected to be commissioned by the end of the year.

This is Invenergy’s first wind farm using GE’s 2.5-116 turbines, which offer greater energy capture and improved project economics for wind developers. A portion of the turbines installed at the Santa Rita wind farm will include blades manufactured by LM Wind Power, which was recently acquired by GE Renewable Energy.

GE’s Onshore Wind business President and CEO, Pete McCabe said that Invenergy and GE have a long history of successfully working together to provide several gigawatts of affordable, reliable, sustainable energy. They are pleased to continue this relationship as they develop the Santa Rita Wind Farm and bring more renewable energy to Texas.

Invenergy’s EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Jim Shield said that they are always exploring innovative ways to advance their clean energy generation and they are excited to work with GE – a long-standing partner with an excellent reputation for innovation – to maximize the efficiency of their Santa Rita Wind Farm.

GE will also implement their Digital Wind Farm solutions, including software to support wind operations including Asset Performance Management analytic capabilities and cyber security through its SCADA secure edition.

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