Vestas has received two wind turbine orders in Vietnam and in Greece for 30MW and 26MW respectively.
Under the order with Vietnamese company Tan Hoan Cau Joint Stock (THC), Vestas will supply 15 of V100-2.0MW turbines which will be installed at Huong Linh 2 Wind Farm in the Quang Tri Province in the country’s north central coast region.
The deal also includes a 5-year Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service contract and SCADA VestasOnline Business system.
The wind turbines are expected to installed between lat 2016 and early 2017.
THC Chairman Mai Van Hue said: "For our very first venture into the wind energy business, we wanted to be in good and capable hands – and we found that with Vestas.
"We are impressed with the technological advancement of Vestas’ products and their ability to match the right turbine for each specific wind site as well as their proven track record and extensive experience within the industry."
Vestas Asia Pacific and China president Chris Beaufait opined that Vietnam is a country abundant with wind resources. With Huong Linh 2 wind farm, Vestas is looking for a long term strategic partnership in Vietnam with Tan Hoan Cau Joint Stock Corporation.
The firm and unconditional order with Compania Nationala de Investitii is for 26MW wind park which will be located in Arcadia region in southern Greece.
Under the contract, Vesta will deliver, install eight of V112-3.3MW turbines and provide 15 years of services.
The wind farm is expected to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2017.
Image: Vestas receives two orders to supply wind turbines in Vietnam and Greece. Photo: Courtesy of dan/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net.