GE and Göteborg Energi have begun installing the first 4.1MW offshore wind turbine in Gothenburg Harbour in Sweden.
Jonas Cognell, director of renewable electricity at Göteborg Energi, said, 'We are delighted that after two years of planning and coordinating, everything is coming together. The wind turbine could not be placed any better: while it is located onshore, which makes it easily accessible, it is right at the water front and exposed to offshore weather conditions.
'For the people of Gothenburg, this project is a milestone in achieving our goal to produce more green energy for the city and the country.'
The nacelle, tower and blades will arrive by boat, and the installation is planned to be finished by mid-December.