Vestas has secured a 328MW turbine deal for two wind farms in Victoria, Australia, in partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group.
The order includes supply and installation of 52 V136-4.2MW machines for the Ryan Corner project, as well as the engineering, procurement and construction of 26 of the same model for the second stage of the Berrybank wind farm.
Delivery of the turbines for both projects is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, with commissioning scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.
Upon completion, Vestas will start a 15-year active output management 5000 service agreement for the duo.
Vestas Asia Pacific president Clive Turton said: “We are proud that customers from all around the world turn to Vestas for our leading technology, market experience, broad service solutions and ultimately, the best return on investment for their wind project.
“Global Power Generation is a valued customer to Vestas globally and we look forward to building upon our existing partnership.”
Vestas Australia and New Zealand head Peter Cowling said: “As a successful previous partner of the Australian Capital Territory’s renewable energy auction, Vestas is pleased to deliver stage two of Berrybank wind farm and support the ACT’s vision for a sustainable future.
“Vestas is the largest installer and maintainer of wind generators in Australia. Our 328MW partnership with Global Power Generation reinforces our commitment to Australia’s clean energy transition.”
Global Power Generation chief business development officer Pedro Serrano said: “Global Power Generation is pleased to continue its partnership with Vestas as OEM of choice, and long-term maintenance service provider for Ryan Corner and Berrybank wind farms stage one and two.”
The two projects are set to provide clean energy to approximately 120,000 homes and will create almost 500 jobs during construction.