Goldwind, which received wind power capacity orders for about 2,722MW in 2009, will use Timken wind turbines to support more than 1,500MW of new wind power capacity.
In addition to wind turbines, Timken will also provide engineering support and advanced bearings including the new Timken UltraWind tapered roller bearings and condition-monitoring systems and services for Goldwind’s current 1.5MW and 2.5MW platforms.
The companies have planned to collaborate on future development projects, including using Timken’s advanced engineering design to reduce cycle times for new platforms and incorporating the company’s ‘life cycle’ service approach in Goldwind’s projects around the world.
Wu Gang, chairman and CEO of Goldwind, said: “Goldwind maintains its momentum as a leader in the global wind turbine industry, and we are delighted to partner with companies like Timken, which earned this opportunity on its performance during our test period last year.”
