New Siemens Research Turbine to be Commissioned at NREL
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Siemens Energy Inc. will formally commission a new 2.3 megawatt Siemens wind turbine at the National Wind Technology Center on Monday, Oct 19. The turbine is the centerpiece of what will be the biggest government-industry research partnership for wind power generation ever undertaken.
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter will address a gathering of community and business leaders during a ceremony to commemorate the commissioning. Other speakers will include Xcel Energy CEO Dick Kelly, American Wind Energy Association CEO Denise Bode and executives from both Siemens and NREL.
WHAT: NREL/Siemens Wind Turbine Commissioning Ceremony
WHEN: 1:15 – 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 19.
WHERE: NREL’s National Wind Technology Center, 18200 State Hwy 128, Golden, CO, 80303
NOTE: Media must arrive by 12:45 p.m. for check-in at the site entrance. U.S. citizens must present government-issued identification to be granted access. Non-U.S. citizens should contact (303) 275-4097 for additional information.
Media may contact:
David Glickson, 303-275-4097
david.glickson@nrel.gov
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