The first offshore wind project in the United States moved a step closer to reality this week when Cape Wind Associatesinked a deal with German wind turbine manufacturer Siemens to provide 3.5 megawatt offshore wind turbines for the 130-turbine wind farm. The renewable energy project will have a combined capacity of up to 420 MW, and it will be located in Nantucket Sound's Horseshoe Shoal. As part of the contract, Siemens will also build the project's offshore Electric Service Platform with construction subcontracted to Maine-based Cianbro. Siemens will also provide maintenance services for 15 years.
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