The memorandum is for the negotiation framework for agreements possibly totaling 1,900 MW of wind power.
Matthias Schubert, as chief technology officer responsible for technology and development at REpower Systems AG, was quoted as saying: “The interest shown by an important global player such as RWE is renewed evidence for the outstanding quality of our products. We are confident that we can bring the negotiations to a swift conclusion and we look forward to the collaboration.”
Kevin McCullough, COO of RWE Innogy, added: “Wind power plays a decisive role on our path towards positioning RWE Innogy as the driving force behind tomorrow’s technology in Germany and Europe. Offshore wind farms especially place the highest demands on the technology implemented. I am certain that in REpower we have found a strong partner to push forward our goals in this area.”
RWE Innogy which is the renewable energy arm of the RWE Group is planning to expand in the UK and Europe , in both on and off shore wind farms. Currently the company has a capacity of 1,100 MW operating.
For additional information:
http://www.repower.de/index.php?id=151&backPID=25&tt_news=1669&L=1
http://www.rwe.com/generator.aspx/language=en/id=598392/rwe-innogy-home.html
http://www.rwe.com/generator.aspx/presse/language=en/id=604264?pmid=4002037