Speaking at EWEA 2014 in Barcelona, Carne said the move marks an “evolution” of the ECO122, a class 3A, 2B machine currently rated at 2.7MW and with an 89-metre tower.

The French group is in “strong commercial discussion with some customers” for orders of the 3MW version, Carme revealed without disclosing who those clients were.

“We hope to get our first orders very soon,” he said.

Alstom