Green Job and Clean Energy

A community being revitalized by green jobs

How Hutchinson went from recession to revival

December 3rd, 2010 marked the culmination of a journey. One that began with a few shovelfuls of dirt at the Kansas State Fair in September 2009. At that time, Hutchinson, Kansas, was a small town facing a uncertain future. Its residents were witness to a steady flight of industry from the region.
Today, it's a different story. Hutchinson brims over with optimism. Residents have secured coveted green manufacturing jobs. All factory capabilities are up and running and nacelles built in Hutchinson head to the Lower Snake River Wind Farm in Washington, where they will be cominbed with blades from Fort Madison, Iowa.

Please watch the video and see the people who have made this achievement possible.

Hutchinson, KS

In November 2009, Siemens began construction on a nacelle manufacturing plant in Hutchinson, KS. A nacelle is the part of the wind turbine that houses the gearbox, drive train and control electronics on wind turbines. The first 90-ton nacelle is slated for shipping from the factory in December 2010. This manufacturing plant in Hutchinson will represent the first major wind turbine equipment factories in Kansas.

Siemens Energy in Hutchinson, KS

What is a Nacelle?

Ever heard of a Nacelle? Wonder what it is and how it works? Kevin Hazel and Claus Ungstrup from Siemens Wind Power explain what exactly a Nacelle is and how it helps generate clean, renewable energy by harnessing the power of wind. You'll also learn how Siemens technology helps connect the blade, tower and nacelle to produce the most efficient energy possible for transfer into our nations power grid.

What is a Nacelle?

Siemens Nacelle factory comes to life

New Siemens employees speak about the changes that have already happened in their lives as a result of the wind turbine nacelle assembly facility being built in Hutchinson, KS and the excitement they feel about starting a new career or living in a new place. Watch the video and witness a dramatic transformation taking place in what used to be an empty field, and see the facility rising up out of the ground and nearing completion.