ScanWind, founded in Trondheim in 1999 to commercialise advanced drive-train turbine technology that eliminates the need for gearboxes, has designed and tested 11 turbines along the coast of Norway.

“The acquisition of ScanWind is an important step in our strategy to place GE in a strong position in the growing offshore wind segment,” says Victor Abate, vice president of renewable energy at GE Energy.

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