109 GE Vernova Turbines For RWE Texas Wind Energy Projects
Wind Farms Will Support Hundreds Of Full-Time Jobs During Peak Construction, Generate Enough Electricity To Power More Than 85,000 Homes And Business Annually In Texas
GE Vernova Western Spirit Wind Project In New Mexico(Image courtesy of GE Vernova)
GE Vernova Inc. (GE Vernova) has entered into an agreement with RWE to provide 109 of its 2.8 MW–127m onshore wind turbines to power the Honey Mesquite Wind Farm in Glasscock County, Texas and repower the Forest Creek Wind Farm near Big Spring, Texas. GE’s 2.8 MW–127m features a 2.8 MW turbine and a 417-foot (127-m) rotor.
The Forest Creek deal was booked in Q2 2024, and the Honey Mesquite order was booked in Q3 2024. Deliveries of the wind turbines for both projects are scheduled to begin later this year.
The projects will bring RWE’s rebuilt and repowered wind capacity across the US to more than 1 GW. RWE estimates the wind farms will support hundreds of full-time jobs during peak construction and will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 85,000 homes and business annually in Texas. The projects also support several hundred long-term, advanced manufacturing jobs at GE Vernova’s Pensacola facility that will supply equipment used at the wind farms.
GE Vernova is producing the nacelles for the turbines at GE Vernova’s facility in Pensacola, Florida. According to GE Vernova, the manufacturing facility supports US energy abundance, affordability, and security, and employs a workforce comprising approximately 20% veterans, highlighting GE Vernova’s dedication to both fostering local job creation and honoring those who have served the United States.
GE Vernova Facility In Pensacola, Florida(Image courtesy of GE Vernova)
“We are pleased to have an opportunity to support a leader in the wind industry and appreciate RWE’s confidence in our business, our technology, and our people,” said Scott Stalica, executive director, north american commercial operations for GE Vernova’s onshore wind business. “These projects are another example of how wind power can support the country’s growing energy needs, while creating US jobs and bolster energy security.”
GE Vernova onshore wind has a total installed base of approximately 56,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide.
“RWE’s investments in West Texas symbolize our steadfast commitment to producing homegrown energy and strengthening US manufacturing and supply chains through our partnerships with great American companies like GE Vernova,” said Kevin Kroll, chief operating officer of RWE Clean Energy. “Together, we are contributing to American energy dominance, and we are fostering continued economic opportunity and job creation in rural communities across the country.”
