The agreement between the two centres around the launch of the G11X 5MW in US waters. Gamesa said the turbine, which is based on the G10X 4.5MW platform, is currently being tested.
The deal between the two companies follows the failure of talks in July for Gamesa to buy a minority stake in offshore specialist Bard. Shortly afterward the collapse, Gamesa announced that it would develop its own offshore turbine.
Northrup Grumman and Gamesa said they are launching a centre in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia next month. A team of around 40 will instigate preliminary work to install the turbine. This will include site selection and permitting.
Gamesa said it chose Northrup Grumman because of its experience in heavy load logistics in marine environments. The company is the largest shipbuilder in the US and counts the US Navy among its customers.
