It was the first installation of the 6MW offshore machine on land and also the first time Siemens erected it in Germany.

The site of the two SWT-6.0-154 machines offers wind conditions close to those at high sea, Siemens says.

The turbines have direct-drive generators and rotors with a diameter of 154 metres.

They will start operating in a few weeks.

Siemens has a 15-year operation and service contract for the machines.

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