German engineering conglomerate Siemens has announced delivery of the first SWT3.0-101 Direct Drive technology wind turbines to the UK.
The six wind turbines will be delivered to Community Windpower, a UK-based community windfarm developer.
Installation is planned to commence in December 2011, with commissioning complete in early 2012.
The wind turbines will be supported with a 15-year service agreement from Siemens.