Is this a move to increase price competitiveness of GE turbines? Is this a means to facilitate access to emerging markets such as India or Africa? Is GE playing defense amidst LM’s increasingly cozy relationship with Siemens/Gamesa?

Or shall I give the common answer of the industry consultant, and say it’s all of the above…

Let’s start with the basics. The global wind energy market is expanding, with demand expected to surpass 67GW by 2025.