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Blade breaks off new Siemens Gamesa turbine in Brazil as struggles mount

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Blade breaks off new Siemens Gamesa turbine in Brazil as struggles mount

Siemens Gamesa is investigating after a blade broke off one of its turbines at an onshore wind farm still under construction in Brazil as it continues to battle widespread component quality issues.

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