[The Vector] News From Around the Country: Siemens

In August 2010, Siemens Energy, Inc. received an order for 98 wind turbines originating from Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE). The turbines are destined for the Crossroads wind power plant in Oklahoma, located about 100 miles from Oklahoma City in Dewey County. Construction of the 227.5 MW wind power project is scheduled to start later this month (August), and the first turbines are scheduled to be delivered in April 2011.

Siemens will not only deliver the 98 turbines but will provide service and maintenance for 3 ½ years.

3 of the 98 turbines will include the new gearless drive turbine, called the SWT-3.0-101. The gearless drive turbines were launched for sale in the U.S. only a few months ago.

“By its third year in operation, we expect Crossroads to be delivering net savings to our customers for the balance of the project’s 25 year life,” said Jess Langston, VP at OGE.

In 2009, Siemens was in the top 10 of wind turbine manufacturers, with about 6% market share, as seen in this chart courtesy of REN21.