EWT to install three wind turbines in Antarctica

EWT is honored to announce that it has signed a contract with Antarctica New Zealand, for the supply and installation of 3 turbines type DW54X-1MW, hub height 40m, at Ross Island, Antarctica.

At Ross Island there are two Antarctic research stations: Scott Base of New Zealand and McMurdo Station of the United States, just a few miles apart from each other. The wind turbines will be installed at Crater Hill, about halfway between these two stations, and will be connected to a microgrid that provides electricity to both stations. The wind turbines are part of an extensive upgrade program, including replacement of three existing 300 kW turbines, replacement of the existing flywheel storage system with a large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), upgrade of the high voltage... ... More: Official Press Release EWT

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