Germany-based wind OEM Senvion has secured the “notice to proceed” with the construction of the 86MW second phase of Nexif Energy’s 212MW Lincoln Gap wind project in South Australia.

Stage two of the project near Port Augusta will add 24 of the manufacturer’s 3.6M140 machines that are slated to be operational by mid-2020.

The construction of a 35-turbine first stage of Lincoln Gap is already well underway.

Senvion in February 2017 first announced a 300MW conditional order for the Lincoln Gap and Glen Innes wind farms.

Australia – along with new growth markets such as India, Japan or South America - is one of the turbine maker’s stated expansion areas, where it plans to grow in order to help it overcome a current phase of falling revenue and losses.

“Australia is a very competitive market and Senvion's technology package and turn-key approach has greatly contributed to the success of this complex wind farm project,” Nexif’s executive vice president, projects and operations, Srinivas Rao, said.

“Lincoln Gap Wind Farm, when constructed, will represent a total investment of more than $480 million by Nexif Energy in Australia."

The project includes installation of a 10MW utility-scale battery system, with potential expansion capability to utilise advancements in battery technology.

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Senvion secures 86MW stage two of 212MW Australia plant