Danish manufacturer Vestas has received an 110MW order for its upgraded 3MW platform at the Bhlaraidh wind farm in the Scottish Highlands.
SSE announced the order for 30 V117-3.45MW and two V112.3.45MW wind turbines for the project, based near Invermoriston north of the Great Glen – a deal first reported exclusively in subscriber-only newsletter reNews this summer.
The order includes delivery, installation, and a 10-year service agreement. Installation is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2016, with commissioning scheduled for the first half of 2017.
SSE director of onshore renewables Murdo McGhie said: “The 32-turbine Bhlaraidh wind farm is a key project in SSE’s renewable portfolio and we are looking forward to working with Vestas as we move through the construction and operational phases of the project.
“The proven track record, reliability and versatility of Vestas’ 3MW platform were some of the deciding factors in our selection process,” he added.
Vestas Northern Europe president Klaus Steen Mortensen added: “We are very proud that SSE has chosen us as a partner for the Bhlaraidh wind farm. SSE is one of the leading renewable energy developers in the UK and Ireland and we are pleased to see the upgraded 3.45 MW turbines becoming a part of SSE’s renewables energy portfolio.”
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