GE stakes early US 2012 wind turbine lead, Gamesa second

General Electric installed 200 wind turbines during the first quarter in the US, its top market, giving it an early lead in what could be a banner year for the industry, according to data compiled by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

Gamesa was second with 126 turbines, more than the 77 it installed in all of 2011. Gamesa’s ninth place 2011 US ranking was its worst showing since it began manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania in 2004.

Siemens was third with 110 units installed in the January-March period, followed by Clipper, 97; Goldwind and Vestas, each with 75; Mitsubishi 57; Nordex 30 and the balance from by DeWind, Guodian and PowerWind.

The 788 turbines installed during the first quarter had an average capacity of 2.15MW, up from 1.97MW in all of 2011. GE was a Log in to read complete article.

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