Vestas has secured a turbine supply and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order for the 108MW Energia Sierra Juarez 2 wind park in Mexico.
The contract includes the supply, transport, installation and commissioning of 26 V150-4.2 MW turbines, some of which will be delivered in 4.0 MW operating mode for the project, located in Tecate, Baja California.
Turbine delivery is expected in the third quarter of 2020 whilst commissioning is planned for the second quarter of 2021.
Vestas will service the turbines for the next 15 years.
The order has been placed by Energia Sierra Juarez, a joint venture between IEnova, a Sempra Energy Company, one of the largest private energy companies in Mexico, and Saavi Energia, the third largest independent energy producer in the country.
The energy produced by this project will be commercialised through a power purchase agreement with the utility San Diego Gas & Electric.
IEnova chief executive Tania Ortiz said: “At Energia Sierra Juarez, we are pleased to partner with Vestas on sustainable energy solutions.
“This project reinforces our commitment to develop energy infrastructure that promotes Mexico’s growth and development and to continue positioning ourselves as a leading clean energy generation company in the country”.
Vestas Mexico general manager Agustin Sanchez-Tembleque said: “I would like to thank Energia Sierra Juarez for placing their trust in Vestas again in this second phase of the existing 155MW wind park. This important project underlines the competitiveness of wind energy in Mexico and our ability to provide the lowest cost of energy to our customers.
It also showcases the value of Vestas’ local experience and proven ability to deliver site-specific solutions in the country.”