Investing in the future

The offshore wind market is booming and is expected to grow significantly over the next two decades; from todays 14 GW install capacity to 100 GW+ by 2030. Recognizing this need, GE is leading the field of offshore wind turbine manufacturers by investing $400 millionover the next three to five years in development and deployment of the Haliade-X.

This investment will take place over the next two to five years and includes a $57 (46) million investments in Saint-Nazaire to adapt the site for Haliade-X nacelle assembly. Saint Nazaires know-how will play a crucial and leading role in the development of this innovative project, with offshore wind turbine construction at higher capacities. An additional $93 (75) million in Cherbourg for tooling, blade molds, assembly line and blade development. This project will create 550 direct jobs in Cherbourg over the course of the next 3 years (around 100 in 2018).">

For more information on the Haliade-X 12 MWoffshore wind turbine as well as advancements in Haliade-Xoffshore wind turbine platform, installation and design, contact GE today.

*Capacity factor compares how much energy was generated against the maximum that could have been produced at continuous full power operation during a specific period of time.

**Balance of Plant (BOP) is the costs attributed to one unit over its lifetime O&M, operating expenses.

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