North American Windpower: EDP Renewables North America To Collaborate With BlueScout Technologies

EDP Renewables North America To Collaborate With BlueScout Technologies

by NAW Staff on Wednesday 17 October 2012

BlueScout Technologies says it has entered into a trial program with EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) to demonstrate two EDPR NA turbines under the operational control of the OCS-210 wind turbine control system.

The companies say the project will provide EDPR with an opportunity to evaluate how optical wind sensing can make a difference in its wind energy operations. The program is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter.

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