However, US-REG says on its website that: "A minimum of 70% of each wind turbine, including the massive towers and blades, will be wholly manufactured in the US and made of American steel." The companies say they selected Nevada for its "affordable real estate", skilled workforce, business-friendly climate and proximity to major US wind- development areas. They also credit US Senate majority leader Harry Reid's commitment to renewable energy and promotion of Nevada.
China's A-Power to build turbine plant in Nevada
China's A-Power Energy Generation Systems, in co-operation with US partners, says it will build a major wind turbine production and assembly plant in Nevada to serve the North and South American markets. It will employ 1,000 people and turn out up to 1.1 gigawatts of turbines annually.
18 March 2010 23:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 11:59 GMT
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