China’s HECIC New Energy Co., Ltd has selected GE Energy to supply wind turbines for 3 wind projects three new projects in Hebei and Shanxi Provinces. Under the agreement, GE will supply 88 1.5-megawatt wind turbines to HECIC New Energy. To make the turbines easier to connect to the grid and to improve reliability and stability, they will include GE’s Low Voltage Ride-Through and Wind Farm Management Systems technology.

GE has already supplied 895 of these turbines to Chinese companies to help them meet their renewable energy goals.

In a press release, Victor Abate, Vice President-Renewables for GE Power & Water, commented on the news:

China is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s largest markets for wind power technology. We are committed to helping our Chinese customers develop the country’s vast potential for clean, wind-generated power, which will enable China to meet both its growing energy and environmental responsibilities.”

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