Everpower signs 140MW Repower deal

UNITED STATES: US developer Everpower has signed a 140MW deal with Repower for a project in Pennsylvania.

The Twin Ridges wind project, located in Somerset County, in southern Pennsylvania, will use 68 MM92 2.05MW turbines. The hub height will be either 80 or 100-metres.

The project is expected to be built and delivered by Q4 2012. It is Repower's first contract in the state.

Speaking about the deal, Repower CEO Andreas Nauen said: "Regarding the number of turbines this is one of the largest single orders for REpower."

Over the last year, Everpower has signed turbine deals with both Nordex and Repower for projects in states including Iowa, Pennsylvania and Ohio.