TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldwind
Americas ("Goldwind"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang
Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 002202) (HK:
2208), today announced it has secured a firm turbine supply order
from Potentia Renewables Inc. ("Potentia Renewables"), a
Toronto-based developer, owner,
and operator of renewable energy assets.
At a ground breaking ceremony today, Potentia Renewables's CEO
Jeff Jenner announced plans for the
200-megawatt (MW) Golden South Wind Project located in
Assiniboia, Saskatchewan featuring
Goldwind permanent magnet direct-drive turbines. At the event,
attended by land owners, provincial and local officials, utility
executives, suppliers and other stakeholders, Potentia Renewables
shared their vision for providing clean, renewable energy, while
creating jobs, and stimulating local economic growth in the region.
At the height of construction, the project will employ 220 people
to build the wind farm and up to 10 people will be involved in the
long-term operations of the project. Golden
South will generate approximately 900,000 megawatt-hours of
electricity, eliminating over 500,000 tonnes of carbon from the
electricity grid. The carbon reduction is equivalent to eliminating
the pollution from half the vehicles in Regina or Saskatoon.
"We are pleased to be bringing Goldwind's leading technology to
Canada," said Jeff Jenner, Chief Executive Officer of Potentia
Renewables Inc. "The direct-drive 4-megawatt turbines combined with
the strong Saskatchewan winds and
our simple interconnection enables Potentia to set a world record
low price for long term wind energy contracts. This project
provides SaskPower with the lowest cost renewable energy in
Canada for 25 years."
Potentia is a rapidly growing international renewable energy
developer, owner and operator with assets in North America and the Caribbean. Potentia was recently awarded four
large contracted wind assets in Western
Canada. Potentia's construction plans for these sites
represents more than 625 MW of wind power to come online over the
next two years of which Golden South
will be the first to come online. In addition, Potentia is the
largest rooftop solar company in Canada currently operating more than 700
installations, representing close to 200 MW.
"Goldwind is proud to work with Potentia Renewables, a leading
renewable energy developer, to deliver clean, cost-efficient wind
energy to Western Canada's robust
wind market," says David Sale, Chief
Executive Officer for Goldwind Americas. "The latest 4-megawatt
turbines, developed for North
America, underscore our ongoing commitment to bring
industry-leading products and technology to our customers and their
projects -- further supporting a shared desire of a low carbon
future for all."
The Golden South Wind Project will utilize 50 of Goldwind's
latest wind turbine series, the 4S megawatt platform, which feature
a scalable rated capacity from 4.2 to 4.5 megawatts, and 136 and
155-meter rotor diameters.
Under the terms of the deal with Potentia Renewables, Goldwind
also entered into an agreement to provide the project with
long-term maintenance services and a comprehensive warranty
package.
The project is expected to be commercially operational by the
end of 2020.
About Potentia Renewables Inc.
Potentia Renewables Inc. is a fully integrated developer, owner,
and operator of solar and wind energy assets. It is 100% owned by
Power Energy Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation
of Canada, traded on the TSX under
the ticker POW. Potentia is the largest rooftop solar company in
Canada and currently operates more
than 700 installations, representing close to 200 MW. With
operations in the US and assets under construction in Latin America, Potentia has recently been
awarded four large contracted wind assets in Western
Canada. Potentia's construction plans for these sites
represents more than 625 MW of wind power to come online over the
next two years. For more information about Potentia, see
www.potentiarenewables.com.
About Goldwind Americas
Goldwind Americas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang
Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd (SZSE: 002202) (HK:
2208), is a world leading wind turbine technology and energy
solutions provider. Goldwind's revolutionary Permanent Magnet
Direct Drive (PMDD) technology is shaping a new standard in wind
energy. Goldwind offers a full suite of innovative renewable energy
solutions, including equipment sales, service, and capital.
Goldwind Americas is a tradename of Goldwind USA, Inc. To learn more, visit
www.goldwindamericas.com.
GOLDWIND MEDIA CONTACT:
Lauren La Marche
Marketing & Communications
T: +1 (312) 948-8049
M: +1 (602) 717-3223
E: llamarche@goldwindamericas.com
POTENTIA MEDIA CONTACT:
Andreea Munteanu
Manager, Corporate Affairs
T: +1 (416) 703-1911 ext. 229
E: amunteanu@potentiarenewables.com
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