Serious blade incident at Odal Vind
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (“Cloudberry”) received a report last night, Wednesday April 10, that a blade from a turbine at Odal Vind, located in the Engerfjellet park, has broken off. There have been no personal injuries or other material damages. A crisis team has been established, and technical personnel from Siemens Gamesa are currently on site. The wind farm has been temporarily shut down and the site has been closed off.
Cloudberry understand that this incident may be unsettling for the local community and is grateful that there were no personal injuries or other material damages. As previously communicated, there is an ongoing process by Siemens Games to repair and exchange previously identified blade defects. In relation to the broken blade, Odal Vind and Siemens Gamesa will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to understand what has occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident is covered by Odal Vind’s financial warranties, and therefore it is not expected to have any significant financial implications. Cloudberry will provide more detailed information as soon as it becomes available.
For further information, visit our company and IR website: www.cloudberry.no or contact:
Anders Lenborg, CEO, +47 934 13 130, al@cloudberry.no
Christian Helland, CVO, +47 418 80 000, ch@cloudberry.no
Ole-Kristofer Bragnes, Senior Financial Officer, +47 917 03 415, okb@cloudberry.no
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
About Cloudberry
Cloudberry is a renewable energy company operating in the Nordics and in accordance with local traditions. The Company owns, develops, and operates hydropower plants and wind farms in the Nordics. Cloudberry is powering the energy transition to a sustainable future by providing new renewable energy today and for future generations. The Company believes in a fundamental long -term demand for renewable energy in Europe. With this as a fundament, Cloudberry is building a sustainable, scalable, efficient, and profitable platform for creation of shareholder value. Cloudberry`s shares are traded on Oslo Stock Exchange's main list (Oslo Børs), supported by strong owners and led by an experienced team and board. The Company has offices in Oslo, Norway (main office), Karlstad, Gothenburg and Eskilstuna, Sweden. To learn more about Cloudberry, go to www.cloudberry.no