Pensacola GE Venova lands Texas deal

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Texas just got bigger – in renewable energy! GE Vernova’s Pensacola-made turbines will power 85,000+ homes while creating hundreds of American jobs across two states.

In a significant move that strengthens America’s renewable energy landscape, GE Vernova has signed an agreement with RWE to supply 109 onshore wind turbines for two major projects in Texas. The deal encompasses new turbines for the Honey Mesquite Wind Farm in Glasscock County and the refueling of the Forest Creek Wind Farm near Big Spring.

Pensacola’s Manufacturing Hub

Manufactured at GE Vernova’s Pensacola facility, these 2.8 MW turbines with 127-meter rotors will begin delivery later this year.

The Pensacola plant plays a vital role in America’s energy security, supporting hundreds of long-term advanced manufacturing positions with approximately 20% of its workforce comprised of military veterans.
All turbine nacelles for the Texas projects will come from this Florida facility, creating an interstate renewable energy corridor.

Once operational, these projects will boost RWE’s wind capacity in the United States to more than 1 gigawatt, capable of generating enough electricity to power over 85,000 Texas homes and businesses annually.

Economic Benefits

Beyond clean energy production, the initiative brings substantial economic benefits across multiple states. During peak construction, the wind farms will create hundreds of full-time jobs in Texas while the manufacturing continues to support the Pensacola economy.

“We are pleased to support a leader in the wind industry and appreciate RWE’s confidence in our business, our technology, and our team,” said Scott Stalica, executive director of North American commercial operations for GE Vernova’s onshore wind business. “These projects demonstrate how wind energy can meet growing energy needs while creating American jobs and strengthening energy security.”

The partnership, which was finalized across two quarters in 2024, highlights both companies’ commitment to American energy independence and manufacturing excellence. Kevin Kroll, chief operating officer of RWE Clean Energy, emphasized this point, stating, “RWE’s investments in West Texas symbolize our strong commitment to local energy production and strengthening manufacturing and supply chains in the United States through partnerships with great American companies like GE Vernova.”

Why This Matters

This collaboration adds to GE Vernova’s impressive onshore wind portfolio, which includes approximately 56,000 installed turbines generating nearly 120 GW of capacity worldwide.

The partnerships demonstrate how corporate collaboration can drive decarbonization through affordable, sustainable energy solutions while simultaneously boosting local economies in both Texas and Florida.

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1 thought on “Pensacola GE Venova lands Texas deal”

Matt Meilstrup says:

March 19, 2025 at 7:54 pm

Key components for these nacelles are delivered to GE via the Port of Pensacola. A prime example of our Port serving as a major economic catalyst for Pensacola and the surrounding area.

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