The order comes from Spanish wind developer Cobra Energia for the supply, delivery and commissioning of eight Siemens 3MW SWT-3.0-108 turbines and three of its 2.3MW SWT-2.3-108 machines.

All have a rotor diameter of 108 metres and will be installed at a hub height of 80 metres.

Siemens will provide service and maintenance for seven years.

"With this order from Cobra Energia we are expanding our wind power activities in South America.

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