Vestas has signed a 184MW engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a wind project in Western Australia.
The deal pushes the company’s order intake for Australia in 2018 to 1GW, the highest in one year since installing the country’s first commercial-sized wind farm 25 years ago.
Located near Eneabba in mid-west Western Australia, the Warradarge facility will feature 51 V136-3.45MW turbines delivered in 3.6MW power optimised mode.
Commercial operations are expected to start in the third quarter of 2020.
Vestas will service the wind farm for up to 30 years.
Bright Energy Investments placed the order. The company is a joint venture between Western Australian, an electricity generator, and energy retailer Synergy, global infrastructure investment fund DIF and Australian industry superannuation fund Cbus.
Vestas Asia Pacific president Clive Turton said: “We are extremely pleased to work with Bright Energy Investments on this project. It has extraordinary wind conditions and will make an important contribution to powering Western Australia with competitive renewable energy.
“After the Warradarge Wind Farm comes online, Vestas will have an installed base of 561MW in Western Australia, expanding our service footprint and capability to support future projects in the state.”
Bright Energy Investments general manager Tom Frood said: “The high calibre of the parties involved in Bright Energy Investments and Vestas’ world-class experience will ensure that the Warradarge Wind Farm is delivered smoothly and on-schedule.
“Synergy has a strong history in Western Australian solar and wind assets, and is committed to increasing its renewable energy portfolio, and Vestas’ rich industry expertise and proven track record will ensure that the first power generation is on track for 2020.”