enXco Service Corporation (eSC), an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, has signed an Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the 50 megawatt Linden Wind Power Project located in Klickitat County, Washington.
The Linden Wind Farm, developed by enXco for SCPPA on behalf of participating members Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City of Glendale, consists of 25 REpower MM92 turbines.
Construction of the project commenced in November 2009, and achieved commercial operations in June 2010. enXco Service Corporation provided commissioning assistance during construction, and will now provide on-site O&M for the balance of plant during the warranty period, and for the turbines post-warranty. In addition to operation and maintenance services provided at the site, 24/7 remote monitoring of the wind turbines will be provided from enXco Service Corp’s Operations Control Center located near Chandler, Minnesota.
“enXco Service Corporation is pleased to have been selected by SCPPA to provide O&M for the Linden project,” said Dave Luck, director of business development. “Linden adds to our rapidly growing portfolio in the Northwest Region.”
enXco Service Corporation is an industry leader providing O&M services to more than 5,200 turbines nationwide representing 4,600 MW of wind energy. With over 300 full-time wind technicians employed, eSC has the resources and experience to optimize project availability and maximize revenues.