HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A change in fortune could mean a change of direction for Siemens Gamesa and its plans to shut down the Hutchinson nacelle facility.
According to a short release from the company, a letter of intent has been reached with a non-disclosed customer for two U.S. projects that will have a positive impact on the hibernation schedule of the Hutchinson and Fort Madison facilities. The company says many factors remain to be finalized; therefore, they cannot comment on any further details at this time.
According to a company spokesperson, both facilities will still be undergoing hibernation for a period of time. However, the exact dates are now undergoing review and are subject to change based on this development, which according to this spokesperson materialized earlier this week.
Siemens Gamesa says that if the contracts are finalized they will make sure they have the workforce and resources in place to deliver on those contractual obligations.
Siemens Gamesa announced back in May that they would be putting both facilities into hibernation due to continued logistical issues, legal matters and a soft onshore wind turbine market. The shutdown is set to effect 92 workers.
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