Nordex successfully entering the Polish market - Contract signed with Megawatt Baltika for 50 MW wind farm

Hamburg - Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has now finally entered the growing Polish market thanks to a major project. Operating company Megawatt Baltika has awarded it a contract for the “Tychowo” wind farm close to the Baltic coast in Poland. Under the terms of the contract, Nordex will be supplying 20 N90/2500 LS turbines with a total nominal output of 50 megawatts (MW) for a total price of approx. EUR 51 million. In addition, Nordex will be servicing the system for Megawatt Baltika for a period of nine years.

Measurements have revealed mean wind speeds of 6.9 m/s at this location. Accordingly, the low-speed version of the N90/2500 turbine, which is specially designed for weak-wind conditions, on a 100 metre tower is the ideal choice for this site.

"This marks one of four wind farms which Nordex is building in Poland this year – we have just completed the first one, with a further two to be built as of the middle of the year. As a result, the Polish market is living up to our expectations. Looking forward into the medium term, we plan to install an annual capacity of 100 MW in this market, for example in the form of 40 N90 or N100 turbines", says Carsten Pedersen, COO Sales and Marketing at Nordex AG. To achieve this, the company will be building up structures of its own in Poland in the near future.


About Nordex

As one of the technological leaders in multi-megawatt wind power systems, Nordex is benefiting from the trend in favor of large-scale turbines. The range comprises one of the world’s largest series-produced wind power systems (N80/N90 2,500 kW). To date, over 570 turbines of this type have been installed around the world. This experience with multi-megawatt turbines gives Nordex a decisive lead over most of its competitors. Nordex has installed a total of around 3,200 turbines with an aggregate capacity of some 3,800 MW (December 2007) all around the world. With exports accounting for around 80 percent of its business, Nordex AG plays a key role in international high-growth regions. The Company has offices and subsidiaries in 18 countries around the world. The Group currently has around 1,600 employees around the world.


About Megawatt Baltika

An operating company based in Warsaw, Megawatt Baltika is a member of the Hydrocontracting Group. Having only developed and operated hydro power stations to date, it is now extending its activities in renewable energies to include wind power. The company is currently planning wind farms with a total volume of 350 MW in Poland.


Hamburg, February 14, 2008

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