Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were E235 million, a 43% increase on the first six months of 2007.

Net profit attributable to the joint contribution made by Gamesa’s manufacturing and wind farm development and sale activities amounted to E93 million, a 70% year-on-year increase when compared to the first half of 2007.

In the first half of 2008, Gamesa increased its portfolio of wind turbine generator orders by 40% when compared to the end of 2007. These now exceed 11,500MW, committed to strategic key accounts in Europe, the US and China. This amount is equivalent to more than three years of current production capacity, the company said.