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webfarmer ([personal profile] webfarmer) wrote2008-01-25 12:52 pm

Billions and Billions

GE Energy Secures $1bn Wind Turbine Order - BusinessGreen.com - 25 Jan 08

"GE Energy, the energy arm of engineering conglomerate GE, has this week closed a $1bn wind turbine deal with wind farm operator Invenergy LLC in one of the largest deals in the wind sectors' history."

"GE Energy has achieved a 500 per cent increase in wind turbine production since 2004, with wind business revenues exceeding $4bn last year. El Daief predicted growth would continue, especially given the new EU renewables targets."