GE Renewable Energy's Haliade-X nacelle arriving at ORE Catapult, Blyth
GE's Haliade-X nacelle arrives at ORE Catapult's testing facilities in Blyth.
A nacelle from GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine has arrived at our testing and validation facilities in Blyth. The 12MW nacelle will be put through a rigorous testing programme to prepare it for years of operation in the harsh offshore environment.
The nacelle will join the Haliade-X’s 107m turbine blade that arrived at ORE Catapult earlier this year. Both components will undergo full indoor testing as part of GE’s global testing programme, mimicking real-world operational conditions.
Andrew Jamieson, CEO of ORE Catapult said: "Testing these world-leading technologies in the UK cements our position as a global leader in offshore wind and presents unparalleled opportunities for the UK supply chain to develop new products and services, creating jobs and generating economic benefit."