U.S., Oct. 15 -- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) is supporting Egypt's renewable energy capacity drive through construction of Lekela's 250MW West Bakr Wind project.

The Spanish wind turbine manufacturer will install 96 SG 2.6-114 turbines through a turnkey EPC contract and will provide long term maintenance through a 15-year service agreement.

Alfonso Faubel, SGRE Onshore CEO, commented: "We are proud to have been selected to contribute to the ambitious goals in renewable energy the Government has set for the coming years. Our aim is to support the government to deliver long term and lasting impact for our communities, environmentally, economically and socially."

All civil and most electrical and logistical work will be handled...