The US group and Harbin formed the Jiangsu, China-based JV – called HE-GE Wind Energy – to manufacture GE-designed turbines for the local market, including offshore machines.

Harbin held the majority 51% stake with GE owning the remainder, with the companies investing 186m yuan ($30.3m at current rates) and 179m yuan respectively, said a stock exchange filing by the Chinese partner.

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