MingYang makes Brazil ‘breakthrough’ with 240MW wind turbine deal
Mingyang makes Brazil ‘breakthrough’ with 240MW wind turbine deal | Windpower Monthly
Mingyang Smart Energy has signed a preferred supplier agreement for a 240MW onshore wind farm in Brazil, which it described as a “significant breakthrough” in the Brazilian market.
The Chinese manufacturer is due to supply 30 of its MySE 4.0-156 and 19 of its MySE 6.25-172 turbines to an undisclosed client.
The turbines are due to be installed at a 240MW wind farm, which is to be built in two phases.
Discussions are underway for a 20-year service agreement, Mingyang stated.
The project could mark the first use of Mingyang turbines in Brazil, according to Windpower Intelligence, the research and data division of Windpower Monthly.
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