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Aeronautica to build wind turbines in New Hampshire

Aeronautica is working with Goss International to build its machines at this facility in Durham, New Hampshire

Massachusetts wind manufacturer Aeronautica Windpower is set to begin shipping new 225-kilowatt and 750kW wind turbines made in the United States.

The Plymouth company said producing the “Norwin” machines domestically would mean shorter shipping times and costs for wind projects in North America.

The turbines are based on a Danish design, and smaller than the megawatt-class utility-scale turbines used in large wind farms.

The company is aiming them at farms, ranches, industrial parks, commercial complexes and community groups.

Aeronautica is teaming up with publishing equipment manufacturer Goss International to build the Norwin turbines at the Goss site in Durham, New Hampshire.

The 500,000 square foot facility will be used to build the nacelles – the central power-producing “hub” of the wind turbines for shipment across North America.

Savings

Tim Stearns, VP of Operations for Aeronautica, said: “What we pay in increased labor costs here in the U.S. is easily recovered through savings of not transporting these large blades and towers over the ocean.

“Shipping can add over 12% to a turbine’s cost. As far as component costs, quality components will always cost more, but in the long run, its value we are looking for, and the quality components we use last longer, giving our customers a better value for their dollar,” added Mr Stearns.

The community-scale Norwin turbines will be available via local dealers and installers across North America.