Vestas wins 235 MW order from Invenergy in the USA
News release from Vestas-American Wind Technology
Portland, 08 December 2021
Vestas has secured a 235 MW order of V150-4.2 MW turbines and V136-3.45 MW turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode from Invenergy to power the Sapphire Sky wind project in Illinois, USA.
“We are pleased to partner once again with Invenergy, a global leader in sustainable energy, and expand the renewable energy sector in Illinois with the Sapphire Sky project,” said Laura Beane, President of Vestas North America.
"As a leader in wind operations, it’s partnerships like our engagement with Vestas that ensure we continue to develop a best-in-class fleet. At Invenergy, safety, efficiency, and operational excellence are top of mind throughout the construction process and we pride ourselves on working with project partners that share those same goals. We look forward to deepening our investment and footprint in our home state of Illinois alongside Vestas,” said Bryan Schueler, Executive Vice President and Construction Business Leader.
The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.
Turbine delivery begins in the second quarter of 2022 with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.
For more information, please contact:
Chelsea Sassara
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Mail: CESAS@vestas.com
Tel: +1 (971) 229-9495
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 145 GW of wind turbines in 85 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 123 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 29,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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