Vestas has won a 50MW turbine order for its third intertidal wind farm project in Vietnam.
The deal, with Cong ty Co Phan Dau Tu Dien Gio Hoa Binh 1, is for 10 V150-3.8MW machines and three V150-4.0MW units.
Vestas said each turbine will be equipped with a full-scale converter, enhancing the wind farm’s compliance with grid requirements.
The project will be located in Hoa Binh, a district of Bac Lieu Province, where the turbines will be installed in shallow waters close to shore to exploit the full potential of the Mekong Delta region’s good wind conditions, the company said.
The deal also includes a 10-year active output management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to maximise energy production for the project.
Installation is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2021.
Vestas Asia Pacific sales director Tommaso Rovatti Studihrad said: “This third intertidal win demonstrates Vestas’ ability to develop wind energy solutions for projects close to shore to capture the unblocked wind resources from the sea.
“We had to collaborate very closely to ensure the suitability of the foundation design for the marine conditions, and we would like to thank Hoa Binh 1 Company for choosing to work with us on this project.”
Vestas Asia Pacific sales vice-president William Gaillard said: “Vestas is ready and committed to support Vietnam’s growing ambition to increase renewable energy sources, and 2019 has been a great year for us so far, with close to 200MW of projects secured already.
“With Vietnam’s FIT deadline in November 2021, and longer lead-times for equipment deliveries due to high global demand, it is absolutely crucial for us to work hand in hand with our customers to ensure a successful and timely project completion”.
Hoa Binh 1 Company general director Dao Hai Linh said: “We highly appreciate the experience and strong support from the Vestas team during the project development process; this project is the important initial step for long-term partnership between us.
“On this basis, we will continue developing the future phases of the project with a total capacity of 100MW.
“We look forward to extending our cooperation beyond turbine supply, including installation as well as EPC services for our projects.”
Co Phan Dau Tu Dien Gio Hoa Binh 1 is owned by Phuong Anh Group.
Meanwhile, in Italy Vestas is supplying PLT Engineering with turbines totalling 37MW for two wind farm in Italy.
The projects, which are located in Calabria and Basilicata, will feature a mix of both V110–2.0MW and V136–4.2MW hardware.
The order includes supply and installation of the turbines, as well as an AOM 5000 service agreement for the next 15 years.
Delivery is planned for the second half of 2020, while commissioning is expected by the fourth quarter of the same year.
Electricity produced by both wind parks will be sold to PLT Puregreen under 12-year power purchase agreements.
PLT Engineering sole administrator Stefano Marulli said: “We are very satisfied for the agreement achieved with Vestas, the world leader of wind energy.
“These projects will allow us to produce clean energy, thus contributing to our goal of an increasingly decarbonised future.”
Vestas vice president of sales for Southern Europe and Turkey Rainer Karan said: “I would like to thank PLT Engineering for the confidence they have shown in the capabilities of our 2MW and 4MW platforms.
“This order showcases how the product diversity in Vestas’ growing portfolio can provide great flexibility and fit our customers’ different business cases.”