Vestas receives 110 MW order in Texas

Vestas has received  a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines corresponding to 110 MW. The order was placed by Duke Energy Renewables.

“Almost one year ago, Vestas and Duke Energy Renewables announced their partnership on Los Vientos III and IV,” says Chris Brown, President of Vestas’ sales and service division in the United States and Canada. “Today’s announcement brings our total presence in the Los Vientos complex to 510 MW. Duke Energy is one of the top wind players in the competitive U.S. market, and we look forward to continuing to build on the excellent partnership between our two companies.” 

With an expected completion date in late 2015, Los Vientos V will produce enough emissions-free electricity to power about 33,000 homes.

“We are pleased to deepen our partnership with Vestas as we continue to strategically grow our presence in South Texas,” said Greg Wolf, president of Duke Energy Renewables. “Once completed, Los Vientos III, IV and V will bring the company’s total wind-generated capacity to more than 2,100 MW, reinforcing our long-term commitment to wind energy.”

The order comprises supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a three-year Active Output Management (AOM 5000) service agreement.