Alstom wins first contract in Moroccan wind power market

The wind farm, to be commissioned in 2011, will consist of 61 Alstom ECO 74 wind turbines totalling more than 100MW. The renewable energy produced will be supplied to private industrial customers in Morocco, mainly as part of the Energipro scheme - a program encouraging industrial customers to produce their own renewable energy. Alstom will supply, install and commission the wind farm and is responsible for operation and maintenance during the first five years. During the installation phase, Alstom claims it will hire around 45 people to work on site, with a further 16 employees in charge of operation and maintenance.

Commenting on the contract, senior vice president for Alstom Wind and Hydro, Philippe Cochet, said: "Alstom is proud to have signed this contract in Morocco to enable the group and its client to further strengthen Morocco's wind industry, in line with the country's environmental policies. This contract is the first wind contract signed by Alstom in the country and represents a promising step for further projects in this sector."