Vestas and LEAG have agreed a 105MW order for the wind energy project ‘Forst-Briesnig 2’, in Lausitz, Germany.
The deal will see Vestas deliver 17 V162-6.2MW turbines, and the order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the devices.
Upon completion, the machines will be serviced by Vestas under a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the assets.
The wind project, which is being constructed on former brown coal mining area, is the first for LEAG.
It was developed by LEAG Renewables, a subsidiary of LEAG, which specialises in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects.
The project is a milestone for the site’s transformation to a green industrial and energy landscape in the Lausitz region and is part of a greater energy transition project – the GigawattFactory.
LEAG Renewables chief executive Dominique Guillou said: “We are delighted to have reached this significant agreement, with one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers.
“Securing historically the second-largest building permit for an onshore wind farm in Germany and now finalizing this contract are key milestones for the successful realization of the Forst-Briesnig II wind farm.”
Senior vice president sales onshore of Vestas Northern and Central Europe Jens Kück added: “Forst Briesnig 2 is a lighthouse onshore wind project and with its location in a former mining area, it is a great example of the transformation from fossils to renewables in the German energy system.
“We are excited to support LEAG in their transformation journey and engage in this significant project as it showcases our strong ability to provide the right solutions to technically complex projects.”
Turbine delivery is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 with commissioning scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2026.