Gamesa will supply its Spanish compatriot with 101 of its G97-2.0 MW for the project in southern Texas.

The plant is due for commissioning towards the end of next year, with the turbines beginning to arrive in mid-2014.

Iberdrola’s final decision to proceed with Baffin is still contingent on approval from the local authorities, said a statement.

The developer is “well-positioned” to use the turbines at other possible US projects if necessary, it added.

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