Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT), a global independent service provider for renewable energy assets, was recently awarded the repowering and post-repower operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for Eurus Energy America’s 179-MW Bull Creek Wind Farm. This repowering project will revitalize the wind farm while adhering to the guidelines of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
Located in Borden County, Texas, Bull Creek Wind Farm consists of 179 Mitsubishi MWT-1000A wind turbines. The repowering project is set to be completed and commissioned by the end of 2025. The wind asset will continue to be operated and maintained by DWT under the post-repower O&M contract, bolstering Eurus’s commitment to sustainable energy and furthering the growth of clean, affordable power in the region.
DWT’s selection for these significant contracts comes on the heels of its long track record of successfully serving the wind-energy sector. The company’s deep knowledge of broad turbine technologies and operations, combined with its extensive experience in project execution, ensures optimal energy production and seamless integration of the latest turbine innovations.
“Our team is thrilled to be chosen for this important repowering project,” said Melf Lorenzen, CEO at Deutsche Windtechnik USA. “Our ability to effectively optimize and maintain wind-energy systems is built on years of expertise with many turbine platforms and operational excellence. By leveraging this knowledge, we are confident the Bull Creek Wind Farm will continue to produce reliable, clean energy for many years to come.”
Additionally, DWT’s comprehensive O&M services – compliant with the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship provisions (PWA) of IRA – ensure ongoing support and optimization beyond the repowering phase.
The IRA includes substantial provisions for promoting sustainability and renewable energy solutions. Under IRA’s 80/20 repowering regulation, wind-asset owners are able to retrofit and upgrade wind turbines in an effort to continuing to provide environmental and economic benefits to their customers and local communities.
In alignment with the IRA and its prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, DWT is proud to uphold the highest standards of labor compliance. The repowering project at Bull Creek will adhere to the IRA’s wage regulations and provide valuable apprenticeship opportunities for wind-turbine technicians. With its own registered apprenticeship program, DWT is dedicated to fostering a skilled workforce that not only meets the demands of the renewable energy industry but also contributes to the long-term growth of green energy employment.
“The Bull Creek project is driven to generate continued economic and employment benefits through the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of IRA,” Lorenzen said. “The IRA has significantly enhanced the potential of partial repowering of wind assets in the United States, and DWT is exceptionally well-positioned to serve this market. We look forward to leveraging our deeply rooted engineering capabilities to repower many more wind farms in the future.”
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