GE Finishes Repowering of Texas Wind Farms

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New Technology and Equipment Enhance Performance, Increase Capacity

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC ("Leeward") and GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the successful completion of the repowering of the combined capacity 136 MW Sweetwater 1 & 2 wind farms in Nolan County, Texas. GE Renewable Energy is the wind turbine provider for the project and GE Energy Financial Services provided tax equity financing. The Sweetwater 1 & 2 repowering program enhances performance by replacing major existing components and providing a material increase in annual energy production. Through the repowering project, the companies installed state-of-the-art technology at the facilities to increase the sites' efficiency, reduce costs and extend the life of some of... ... More: Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy

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GE, Texas, USA; wind farm, repowering, GE Renewable Energy