CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy
Renewable Services today announced it has signed a long-term
agreement to service Pattern Energy Group Inc.'s 283-megawatt (MW)
Gulf Wind energy project in Armstrong,
Texas.
Duke Energy Renewable Services will supply operations and
maintenance services for three years, beginning in November, with
an option for a two-year extension. Duke Energy Renewable Services
has also provided service and maintenance work at Pattern Energy's
Hatchet Ridge wind site in Burney,
Calif., since 2012.
"We have been pleased with Duke's service and maintenance work
at our Hatchet Ridge Wind farm, where they have helped us deliver
consistently safe and reliable operations," said Chris Shugart, senior vice president of
operations at Pattern Energy. "We look forward to extending this
relationship to our Gulf Wind project."
The fully operational wind project is comprised of 118 2.4-MW
Mitsubishi MWT95 turbines and sits on 9,600 acres. The project
began operations in 2009.
"We're pleased to expand our relationship with a successful,
independent wind power company," said Greg
Wolf, president of Duke Energy Renewables. "Pattern Energy
shares our commitment to safe and efficient operations, the
environment and the communities in which we operate. This
partnership will continue to deliver benefits to both parties."
Duke Energy Renewable Services, an organization resulting from
Duke Energy's 2012 acquisition of Minnesota-based Outland Energy Services, has
deep experience operating wind assets and increasing customer's
energy yield during times of high electricity demand.
"We are looking forward to ensuring another successful project
for Pattern Energy," said Jeff
Wehner, vice president of Duke Energy Renewables. "Our
ability to leverage our operational experience and buying power for
component parts allows us to provide cost-effective maintenance
that will optimize the performance of the Gulf Wind Project,
resulting in greater service value."
About Duke Energy Renewables
Duke Energy Renewables,
part of Duke Energy's Commercial Businesses, is a leader in
developing innovative wind and solar energy generation projects for
customers throughout the United
States. The company's growing portfolio of commercial
renewable assets includes 15 wind farms and 21 solar farms in
operation in 12 states, totaling about 1,800 megawatts in
electric-generating capacity. Learn more at
www.duke-energy.com/renewables.
Headquartered in Charlotte,
N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about
the company is available at: www.duke-energy.com.
About Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy Group Inc.
(Pattern Energy) is an independent power company listed on the
NASDAQ ("PEGI") and Toronto Stock Exchange ("PEG"). Pattern Energy
has a portfolio of eleven wind power projects, including one
project it has agreed to acquire, with a total owned interest of
1,472 MW, in the United States,
Canada and Chile that use proven, best-in-class
technology. Pattern Energy's wind power projects generate stable
long-term cash flows in attractive markets and provide a solid
foundation for the continued growth of the business. For more
information, visit www.patternenergy.com.
Duke Energy Contact: Susan
Barens
24-Hour: 800.559.3853
Mobile: 440-610-4361
Pattern Energy Contact: Matt
Dallas
917-363-1333
matt.dallas@patternenergy.com
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