Vestas has completed the sale of its 12.5 percent stake in Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited (LTWP) in Kenya. The shares have been acquired by the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP), managed by BlackRock, after CFP announced in March 2023 its intention to acquire the shares of Vestas Eastern Africa Ltd. The purchase price remains undisclosed. … Continue reading Vestas divests its shares in Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited
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Wind power Vestas returns to profits with annual net profit of 78 million euros
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems returned to profit in 2023 with a net profit of 78 million euros, the company reported this Wednesday. Vestas had lost 1,572 million euros last year, its first net loss in an annual balance sheet in a decade, due to the high price of energy and raw … Continue reading Wind power Vestas returns to profits with annual net profit of 78 million euros
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HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland
Today His Majesty the King Frederik X of Denmark, Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen, Szczecin Mayor Piotr Krzystek and WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik took part in Vestas’ foundation stone ceremony for its new nacelle and hub assembly factory in Szczecin, Poland. The new factory is the latest example of the industry’s commitment to expand the … Continue reading HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland
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TagEnergy and Vestas develop 220 MW of wind power in Castilla y León
TagEnergy and the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have created a joint venture to develop a 220 megawatt (MW) wind portfolio in Castilla y León. Vestas will act as lead developer, while TagEnergy will bring its experience in wind farm development to determine and shape the most profitable model.TagEnergy will also leverage its expertise in … Continue reading TagEnergy and Vestas develop 220 MW of wind power in Castilla y León
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EDP Renovables launches a 297 MW wind farm in Alberta, Canada
EDP Renovables North America has begun commercial operations at the 297 MW Sharp Hills wind farm in the Canadian province of Alberta. Located in the Special Areas Township, near the villages of Sedalia and New Bridgen, the wind farm will operate under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Canadian energy infrastructure company TC Energy … Continue reading EDP Renovables launches a 297 MW wind farm in Alberta, Canada
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Vestas presents low-emission steel offering for wind turbines
Recognizing the environmental impact of steel and iron components, Vestas has established a partnership with ArcelorMittal to launch a low-emission steel offering that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions over the lifetime of wind turbine tower production. This is yet another initiative as Vestas continues to execute its sustainability strategy, which also includes addressing the materials … Continue reading Vestas presents low-emission steel offering for wind turbines
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Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark
Siemens Gamesa will install and test what has been described by the European Union (EU) as the “world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine prototype” at the Østerild National Test Center in Denmark, before later launching full-scale production. scale of its “next generation” of wind turbines for offshore wind. The wind turbine maker did not reveal … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark
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Vestas has 1.1 GW of wind turbine orders in Europe at the end of December
In the final days of the fourth quarter, Vestas announced orders for 1,076 MW to supply wind turbines for several projects, including a repowering project, in several European countries. The contracts, disclosed between December 21 and 31, refer to projects in Italy, Germany, Spain, Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. The order is for the Hollandse … Continue reading Vestas has 1.1 GW of wind turbine orders in Europe at the end of December
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Vestas secures order for 135 MW wind project in the US developed by Steelhead Americas
Vestas has received a 135 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 30 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high capacity factor wind turbine and the project has been developed by Steelhead Americas, the North American development arm of Vestas. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 135 MW wind project in the US developed by Steelhead Americas
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 37 MW of wind power in Spain
Vestas has received an order for 37 MW for a wind farm in Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of six V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) agreement. Delivery of the turbine is planned for the second half of 2024, while commissioning is expected to take … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 37 MW of wind power in Spain
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Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland
Vestas has received a firm order from ERG SpA for the 47 MW Corlacky Hill wind farm in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The order consists of 11 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under … Continue reading Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland
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Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia
Vestas has sold a 656 MW wind portfolio to Italian renewable energy producer PLT Energia, one of Vestas’ oldest customers. The transaction of the projects developed by Vestas shows the company’s commitment to increasing the volume of viable wind projects in the industry and attracting more investments in renewable energy in strategic markets such as … Continue reading Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia
Continue readingVestas secures an order for 242 wind turbines and 1,089 MW of wind power with Pattern Energy in the US.
Vestas has secured a firm order from Pattern Energy to power a significant portion of its SunZia Wind project in New Mexico, USA, as revealed in Company Announcement no. 20/2023, dated December 27, 2023. This is Vestas’ largest order to date in the US market and the largest single land project worldwide. The 1.1 GW … Continue reading Vestas secures an order for 242 wind turbines and 1,089 MW of wind power with Pattern Energy in the US.
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Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia
Vestas has received an order for 254 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in Australia. The order consists of 41 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also deliver the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the wind turbines, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia
Continue readingVestas secures 945 MW order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received a 945 MW order for the undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 210 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity wind turbine. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed … Continue reading Vestas secures 945 MW order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Continue readingVestas secures 1.053 MW orders for V163-4.5 MW wind turbine in the USA
Vestas has received a 603 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the USA. The order consists of 134 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity wind turbine. The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed … Continue reading Vestas secures 1.053 MW orders for V163-4.5 MW wind turbine in the USA
Continue readingVestas wins order for Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
Dutch wind farm developer Ecowende, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, has placed an order for 52 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Ecowende wind farm at Hollandse Kust Site VI (west). Once installed, Vestas will service the wind farm under a 15-year service contract designed to ensure optimized performance of the assets. “We … Continue reading Vestas wins order for Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
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Vestas and RWE partner to promote exclusivity agreements and preferred suppliers for the Norfolk Wind Zone
Vestas is pleased to announce that it is partnering with RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, to power the UK’s Norfolk wind farm, following yesterday’s agreement between RWE and Vattenfall for RWE to take over of the three Norfolk projects. The announcement follows our previous announcement that Vestas and Vattenfall had signed … Continue reading Vestas and RWE partner to promote exclusivity agreements and preferred suppliers for the Norfolk Wind Zone
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Vestas secures a 401 MW order for a wind farm in Arizona, USA
Vestas has received a nameplate capacity order of 401 MW for the West Camp Wind Farm in Navajo County, Arizona, owned by The AES Corporation. The order consists of 89 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 … Continue reading Vestas secures a 401 MW order for a wind farm in Arizona, USA
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Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk
Vattenfall, the Swedish power company, has announced that it will switch from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas as the supplier of wind turbines for its planned offshore wind projects in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Vattenfall’s decision to opt for Vestas’ 15 MW wind turbines marks a significant shift in the market, as the Swedish company seeks to … Continue reading Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk
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