Hutchinson — Siemens Wind Power has received an order for 258 2.3-megawatt turbines from MidAmerican Energy Co. of Iowa.
MidAmerican Energy says the turbines will be installed in western and central Iowa. The companies say the turbines will be built at Siemens' plants in Hutchinson and Fort Madison, Iowa. The deal was announced on Tuesday.
Siemens also will provide service and maintenance for the three wind farms.
The Hutchinson plant, which officially opened Dec. 3, will produce the turbines' nacelles, which hold all the equipment for turning wind power into electricity. The Fort Madison plant produces the turbines' blades.
Siemens says the turbines will be delivered beginning in 2011, with the order complete in 2012.
Comments
lounger 2 years, 4 months ago
Im all for wind power but...lets keep it out of lovely eastern kansas and put it in the western part of the state where it could boost tourism. Then the western side of the state could have something "more" to look at...Sheilds at the ready!
none2 2 years, 4 months ago
Well if you truly believe in buying closer to home to cut down on transportation fuels and expenses, doesn't it make sense to build them near where they can be most efficiently used?
consumer1 2 years, 4 months ago
Isn't Seimans a German enterprise?
Pywacket 2 years, 4 months ago
Yes--at least, they originated in Germany. They have offices and mfg centers in many countries now, including the US. Among other things, they make precision medical and lab equipment and devices. They are highly respected among cardiologists and other healthcare professionals.
Kontum1972 2 years, 4 months ago
netherlands
Haiku 2 years, 4 months ago
The real reason for wind farms: Oklahoma sucks and Nebraska blows.
QuiviraTrail 2 years, 4 months ago
Interesting that a Warren Buffett subsidiary is building these. Not sure why he is also investing in nuclear plants--too much of a financial risk.
ConcernedCynic 2 years, 4 months ago
I say lets keep all this hippie "green energy" crap out of our state. All it does is supply jobs, save ground water and lower greenhouse gas emissions... Build more coal plants!
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