AAER to Deliver Wind Turbine to the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California
Posted on: Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 09:01 CDT
MONTREAL, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AAER Inc. (TSX-V : AAE) ("AAER" or the "Company"), Canada's only original equipment manufacturer of wind turbines of 1 megawatt ("MW") and more, announced today that it has signed an agreement for the delivery of one 1.5 MW wind turbine to the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California. The A1500 is scheduled for delivery at the end of the fourth quarter of 2008.
"This is an important strategic sale for AAER as it gives us visibility on the West Coast of the U.S., a region with a long history of wind power generation that offers substantial commercial opportunities for the company" said Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of AAER. "We are also proud to be working in cooperation with Southern California Edison, the United States' leader in renewable energy." Southern California Edison is helping to manage the installation of the turbine.
AAER signed a turbine supply agreement (TSA) and a warranty, maintenance and service agreement (WMSA) with ACCO Engineering Services, the EPC contractor, for the implementation of the project. The WMSA will be assigned to the Marine Corps Logistics Base after commissioning. The A1500 wind turbine will supply a portion of the energy used by the base facilities.
About AAER Inc. ---------------
AAER is a wind turbine manufacturer located in Bromont, Quebec that manufactures and maintains high capacity 1 Megawatt or more wind turbines principally for the North American market. Its strategy is to progressively build its product's components to provide a high level of reliability and a competitive pricing to its customers. AAER uses proven European technologies to ensure the performance of its turbines in various wind conditions and complex terrains. Its stock is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (AAE). Additional information is available on the Company's Website at http://www.aaer.ca/.
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or accuracy of this release.
AAER Inc.
CONTACT: AAER Inc., Dave Gagnon, President, Telephone: (450) 534-5155,http://www.aaer.ca/; The Equicom Group Inc., Danielle Ste-Marie, Telephone: (514)844-6064, dste-marie@equicomgroup.com
Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall
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