The project is the first phase of the Ckani wind farm in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile.

The agreement was signed in Dublin during the Ireland-China Trade and Investment Forum, which was attended by Chinese vice-president Xi Jinping.

Goldwind’s US subsidiary will supply 47 GW87 1.5 MW wind turbines for the project, with construction set to begin by the end of 2012.

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