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Siemens Energy: sales of troubled Siemens Gamesa wind turbines 'restricted' - Recharge

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Siemens Energy confirmed sales of onshore wind turbines at its troubled Siemens Gamesa unit were “restricted” but denied a report in Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper claiming the manufacturer had largely stopped new business with onshore machines.

Siemens Energy: sales of troubled Siemens Gamesa wind turbines 'restricted'

But OEM's parent denies report of general halt of business for onshore machines

18 September 2023 7:37 GMT Updated 18 September 2023 7:45 GMT
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