GE Renewable Energy has won a turbine contract from Vietnam Join-Stock Construction Electricity Corporation (VNECO) for the over 30MW Thuan Nhien Phong wind farm in Vietnam.
The deal covers supply of eight GE 3.8-137MW machines for the project in Binh Thuan province, as well as a 10-year full-service operations and maintenance agreement.
The turbines will have 137-metre rotors and hub heights of 131.4 metres, GE said.
GE Renewable Energy regional leader for the onshore business in South Asia and ASEAN Gilan Sabatier said: “We very much look forward to our new partnership with VNECO in the renewable space in Vietnam and are proud to have been selected by them for this project.
“The Thuan Nhien PHong wind farm underlines GE Renewable Energy’s commitment to support Vietnam’s renewable energy’s aspirations.”
VNECO chairman Nguyen Anh Tuan said: “VNECO has nearly 30 years’ experience in the field of engineering, procurement and construction, technology transfer and investment projects in power generation, power transmission and substations for the power sector, industry and infrastructure in Vietnam.
“GE is one of the world’s leading turbine manufacturers that is driving renewable energy development, especially in wind power.
“We believe that the strategic partnership of both companies with innovative technology and deep industry expertise will add more value for the community, environment and local people.”