REpower
Selects the Port of Wilmington, Delaware as
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The Port of Wilmington, Delaware has been handling progressively more complex windpower projects since 2001. The m/v Star Hansa discharged 45 REpower wind turbine blades each of which were over 147’ long and are destined for one of the largest wind projects in Pennsylvania, the Twin Ridges Wind Farm in Somerset County. When construction is completed, the Twin Ridges Wind Farm will consist of 68 MM92 turbines, REpower’s best selling wind-turbine model. This sophisticated wind turbine’s wingspan is over 303' and the MM92 is capable of generating 2.05 megawatts of power even at a wind speed of only 27.96 miles per hour. It is ideal for locations with medium or weak wind!
“We welcome REpower to the Port of
Wilmington, Delaware and are extremely honored to be selected as its
supply chain partner for the discharge, storage and delivery of its wind
turbine blades to the Twin Ridges Wind Farm,” said Gene Bailey, DSPC
executive director. “The Port of Wilmington is a perfect fit for
windpower cargo! Delaware boasts a strategic mid-Atlantic location;
excellent rail and highway connectivity; ample berth and storage space
as well as modern heavy lift equipment. Most importantly, our
greatest asset is our skilled, experienced and highly productive
workforce. They facilitate the safe and timely delivery of this delicate
and high value project cargo to its destination. Furthermore, Delaware’s
unique collaboration between the State’s Departments of Transportation
and Public Safety and Homeland Security ensures the timely and cost
effective truck permitting and police escort services for quick and
unimpeded movement through Delaware to the construction site,” Bailey
added.
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