Dec 14 2010
Northern Power Systems, a company that manufactures advanced direct-drive wind turbines, announced its achievements in the Community Wind business in the year 2010. The company received more than double orders and achieved more than a double installed base. At present, the company has above 60 years of experience in field operation.
Northern Power Systems manufacturing facility, Barre, VT, USA
The company now has 100 customers in the US and other four countries. Northern Power Systems’ exports have increased to 40% worldwide, as its network of installation service, sales, and financing partners in Europe and North America continue to grow.
In addition, Northern Power Systems has obtained 98% of median fleet availability in its installed base. In 2010, the company also received a grant from the US Department of Energy for its 450 midsize turbine development program. The company added national account channels to its partner network to serve military, large corporate and federal accounts and acquisition of Knight & Carver’s blade manufacturing assets.
The Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development at Northern Power Systems, Sanjeev Choudhary, said the year 2010 has demonstrated that demand in the on-site wind market is growing stronger continuously.