Other entrants include Goldwind, which has had three direct-drive turbines spinning in Pipestone, Minnesota, since January. It says that the 1.5MW machines initially achieved availability of 96.5% and more recently have hit 97.5%. Goldwind USA chief executive Tim Rosenzweig says the company intends to do another pilot project for the launch of its 2.5MW direct-drive turbine next year. UPHILL BATTLE: Page 12