GE to supply wind turbines for Burton Wold wind farm in UK

General Electric (GE) has secured a contract from John Laing to supply nine 1.6MW wind turbines for the Burton Wold wind farm extension in the town of Kettering, UK.

The wind farm, which will provide 14.4MW of power, is expected to fulfill the needs of over 11,000 homes in the region.

John Laing renewable energy managing director Ross McArthur said that GE’s 1.6-100 wind turbines are the right machines for the Burton Wold wind farm extension due to their ability to enhance energy efficiency.

"This latest project is an exciting addition to the John Laing portfolio of investments in the onshore wind sector and is part of our commitment to deliver cleaner, renewable electricity to communities across the UK," McArthur added.

GE has already supplied nine 2.85MW turbines to Wykes Engineering for the 25.65MW Chelveston wind farm, which was commissioned in September 2013 and entered full operation in October 2013.

The Chelveston wind farm is part of the Chelveston Renewable Energy Park, a site that also consists of biomass plants, biofuel generators and solar photovoltaic arrays that are currently being installed.

Wykes Engineering said that the Chelveston Renewable Energy Park is committed to cleaner sources of energy and it chooses GE’s efficient wind turbines due to the machines’ ability to capture more energy.

GE has also signed service and maintenance agreements for both projects.

GE European renewable energy business general manager Cliff Harris said that the orders for wind turbines for both the Chelveston Wind Farm and Burton Wold wind farm extension not only underscore the rapid growth of wind energy in the UK, but also are indicative of GE’s commitment to providing renewable energy in the region and throughout Europe.