Perth-based SSE plc has awarded German wind-turbine manufacturer Senvion SA a contract to service its Gordonbush, Achany, Fairburn and Strathy North wind farms.

Senvion (www.senvion.com) will provide full service support for 107 of its MM82 turbines across the four projects; it will carry out scheduled maintenance of the turbines and replace major components when required.

Senvion’s Inverness service centre, which played a crucial role in securing the contract with SSE, will be responsible for managing the contract.

Stuart Hood, SSE head of onshore wind, said: “We are pleased to have extended our partnership with Senvion, which provides long-term coverage and security to a significant proportion of our operational assets.”