Vestas has picked a 95MW order from European Energy, in partnership with Eólica Tecnologia, for the Ouro Branco and Quatro Ventos wind projects in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.
The order comprises 21 V150-4.2 MW turbines delivered in 4.5MW Power Optimized Mode with 120m towers together with a ten-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service contract.
Vestas sales director in Brazil Eric Gomes said: European Energy is a valued customer to Vestas globally and we look forward to building upon our existing partnership in Brazil. Both projects will feature our most recent 4MW platform technology, ensuring optimal power production for the local wind conditions and maximum value for our customer’s business case.
Vestas has signed a new turbine agreement with Casa dos Ventos for the 360MW Babilonia project in Brazil.
The order includes 80 V150-4.2MW machines delivered in 4.5MW Power Optimized Mode as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 service contract.
Delivery is planned for the second half of 2022, with commissioning scheduled for the second quarter of 2023.
Located in the cities of Morro do Chapeu and Varzea Nova, in Bahiathe, the project is the fourth contract between the companies in just two years.
The order takes the cooperation past the 1.5GW mark.
It also highlights Casa dos Ventos position as Vestas largest customer in Latin America and one of the largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil.
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