KK Wind Solutions, a 1-billion-euro company owned by A.P. Moller Holding, is expanding its presence in the U.S. The new U.S. regional division will be led by Kim Wichmann-Hansen, currently chief service officer of KK Wind Solutions. The company is targeting growth in the onshore wind market and the expansion will further enhance its ability to provide high-quality service and monitoring solutions in the US.
“Establishing a regional division led by Kim Wichmann-Hansen strengthens our presence in the U.S. market and deepens our commitment to the American wind industry,” said Mauricio Quintana, CEO of KK Wind Solutions. “Even as the sector is facing political uncertainty, the fundamental value offering of wind energy is strong as ever and we remain optimistic about continued growth in the coming years.”
By the end of 2023, the U.S. had an installed capacity of 157 GW, positioning it as the second-largest wind market in the world. The U.S. Department of Energy projected the installed wind capacity will grow to 224 GW by 2030.
However, by 2030 the number of onshore wind turbines in the U.S. 15 years or older will triple. For these assets, data-driven insights, monitoring solutions, and expert deployment are crucial for reducing unplanned maintenance and increasing predictable operations.
50 percent of all the wind turbines spinning in the country contain components manufactured by KK Wind Solutions. “With our decade-long track record as a service provider to manufacturers and asset operators across the U.S., we can provide our customers a comprehensive suite of solutions from vibration sensing to control, cooling and converter systems for new installations,” said Kim Wichmann-Hansen, president of KK Wind Solutions U.S. “This includes spare parts, logistics, warehousing, and stocking models to optimize lead time for parts. At the same time, through advanced, data-driven monitoring solutions, we can support customers in making predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize value generation of their existing assets.”
The new business division will be based at the company’s new U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas. This office will supplement the company’s existing location in Lenexa, Kansas. The choice of Houston is strategic, given its status as a key energy hub in the state with the largest installed base of onshore wind in the U.S. The proximity to key customers and ability to attract top-tier talent are also factors in the decision to base the new division in Houston.
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