Wind turbine manufacturers Nordex have signed a supply framework agreement with Babcock & Brown for the delivery of 640 MW of turbines.

The first instalment is for 120 2.3 MW and 2.5 MW N90 turbines with a combined capacity of 289 MW which will be located in Portugal and France.

In addition, the contract provides for options for a further 100 turbines of the same model and additional projects totalling 100 MW which Nordex has developed in France. All the turbines are to be delivered over a period commencing in mid 2008 through to 2011 for an undisclosed sum.