Siemens released its Q2 results and the Windpower and Renewables business unit generated a revenue of € 1,263 million, an increase of 7% compared to Q2 FY2014.
The growth was mainly driven by the offshore and service businesses and due to currency translation, mainly in the Americas. The company reported a loss of € 44 million for this period. The loss is the result from ongoing high production and installation costs as well as burdens related to inspecting and replacing main bearings. The current period also includes expenses for ramping-up commercial-scale production of a new turbine offering