Clipper Windpower to build world's largest turbine

Clipper Windpower to build world's largest turbine

By David Ehrlich
Published October 8, 2007 - 11:13am

Carpinteria, Calif.-based Clipper Windpower (LSE AIM: CWP) announced today that it plans to develop a 7.5 megawatt offshore turbine, putting it at the top of the list for turbine power, both on and offshore.

The company said a single 7.5 MW turbine could provide enough electricity for more than 5,500 homes.

Germany's Enercon holds the current turbine record, with a 6 MW model.

Clipper plans to develop its big turbine in Blyth, England, as part of a two year development dubbed the "Britannia Project." The U.K. government's One North East regional development agency is putting up £5 million for the project.

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The development of the 7.5 MW wind turbine will build upon the advanced architecture and technology of Clipper's Liberty 2.5 MW turbine which, in September 2007, was recognized for its unparalleled levels of efficiency, reliability and reduced cost of energy by way of a commendation awarded to Clipper by the United States Department of Energy.

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