Final closing of the joint venture between Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), dedicated to offshore wind power, has now taken place. The new company, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, has 380 employees and is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark. The joint venture is responsible for the design, further development, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and service related … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Energy now operational
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Vestas receives 194 MW wind power order under EDF Renewable Energy master supply agreement in USA
With today’s order, Vestas has secured 494 MW under this MSA. The highly popular V100-2.0 MW wind turbines will be supplied for projects located in the Texas panhandle and will include a multi-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement for 5 years. AOM 5000 is an energy-based availability guarantee that ensures the turbines … Continue reading Vestas receives 194 MW wind power order under EDF Renewable Energy master supply agreement in USA
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Vestas receives 48 MW order for first V117 wind turbines in Italy
The contracts for the two wind power plants in Basilicata include supply, installation and commissioning of six V117-3.0 MW and nine V117-3.3 MW wind turbines, respectively. The order also includes a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system as well as a 10-year AOM 5000 service agreement. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered in the … Continue reading Vestas receives 48 MW order for first V117 wind turbines in Italy
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New Vestas head in Brazil
Ruben Lazo has been appointed new Country President of Vestas Brazil. Joining Vestas from a position as Chief Commercial Officer in AREVA S.A, in France, he enters into his new position on 1st April. Ruben Lazo is a German national with extensive experience across multiple businesses and functions internationally. He held various leadership positions in … Continue reading New Vestas head in Brazil
Continue readingVestas receives 98 MW wind power order in North America
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 98 MW in North America. Additional information about the project Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s request Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request Location/Country: North America Number of MW: 98 MW Number of turbines/turbine type Undisclosed at the customer’s request Contract type: Supply-only Contract scope: The … Continue reading Vestas receives 98 MW wind power order in North America
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Top 10 wind turbines suppliers
– Vestas recaptures the No. 1 position after it lost its leading position to GE in 2012. (However, MAKE Consulting had given the top spot to Vestas. Navigant says GE suffered from the late extension of tax credit support in the U.S. and, thus, drops to No. 5 from the top position it occupied in … Continue reading Top 10 wind turbines suppliers
Continue readingVestas, Goldwind, Enercon top wind power 2013
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS) grabbed the biggest share of the wind-turbine market in 2013, regaining a lead that it lost last year to General Electric Co. Vestas took 13.1 percent of the total market of 37,478 megawatts, Navigant Consulting Inc. said today in a report on its website. China’s Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology … Continue reading Vestas, Goldwind, Enercon top wind power 2013
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US $870m Financing Agreements Get Signed as Biggest Wind Power in Africa
The Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (http://ltwp.co.ke) meant to add an existing 300MW of reliable, low cost wind energy to the national grid of Kenya reached a critical milestone following the signing of the financial agreements in Nairobi, Kenya. “The signing of the over US $870m financing agreements represents a major breakthrough to actualizing the … Continue reading US $870m Financing Agreements Get Signed as Biggest Wind Power in Africa
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Esteyco works in Los Cururos wind farm (Chile) are coming to its end
Los Cururos Wind Farm (formerly Pacífico and Cebada Wind Farms), located in Ovalle, Coquimbo region, between Route 5 North and the sea, comprises 57 wind turbines V100/1.8-2.0MW of 80 m hub height, with a total installed capacity of 114 MW. Since last July 2013 ESTEYCO is working for the Danish Company Vestas, responsible of the … Continue reading Esteyco works in Los Cururos wind farm (Chile) are coming to its end
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Vestas receives 21 MW wind power order in Germany and signs framework agreement for 225 MW
Vestas builds on partnership with leading German wind power plant developer juwi by signing strategic agreement and firm order for seven V112-3.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas and juwi have signed a framework agreement for 75 units of Vestas’ 3 MW platform, with an order for 21 MW now firm and unconditional. The new frame agreement … Continue reading Vestas receives 21 MW wind power order in Germany and signs framework agreement for 225 MW
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Vestas showcases leadership as wind power pioneer
Vestas has launched the Wind Power Pioneers campaign aimed at demonstrating the company’s unique capabilities and value proposition in pioneering wind power in more than 35 countries around the world, since the wind industry was established in 1978. Pioneering new wind markets presents many unexpected challenges for developers of wind power. These include electrical grid … Continue reading Vestas showcases leadership as wind power pioneer
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Top wind turbine suppliers, renewables set to boom, Vestas adds jobs
Wednesday’s here with a new rundown of the world’s top turbine producers, how renewables are set to take off in a big way, and an ongoing hiring spree at a major Colorado manufacturer. MAKE Consulting is out with their list of the top 15 turbine suppliers of 2013. Vestas took first place, though some familiar … Continue reading Top wind turbine suppliers, renewables set to boom, Vestas adds jobs
Continue readingTop 15 wind energy suppliers of 2013
MAKE Consulting has released its list of the top 15 global wind turbine suppliers of 2013. According to the report, Vestas has maintained its No. 1 spot, GE has dropped from second to sixth place, and Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have secured over half of the top positions. The top 15 turbine suppliers of … Continue reading Top 15 wind energy suppliers of 2013
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Vestas factories see growth in Colorado to meet U.S. and Canadian wind turbines market demand
Two blade factories have already filled about 400 positions and Vestas expects to add at least 450 more production workers in 2014. One of the best years for wind-turbine orders for Vestas has led to significant hiring at its four Colorado factories. The company’s blade factory in Windsor, blade and nacelle factories in Brighton and … Continue reading Vestas factories see growth in Colorado to meet U.S. and Canadian wind turbines market demand
Continue readingNew wind power report confirms Vestas as clear market leader in 2013
Vestas installed 13.2% of all wind energy in 2013 according to MAKE Consulting, 28% more megawatts than our closest competitor. The 2013 market share report from independent consulting group MAKE confirms Vestas as the clear market leader. According to MAKE’s figures, Vestas installations in 2013 were 28% more than our closest competitor. Vestas installed wind … Continue reading New wind power report confirms Vestas as clear market leader in 2013
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A cost effective solution to increase tower height for 3 MW wind turbines to over 140m
The Large Diameter Steel Tower (LDST) – an innovative solution patented by Vestas – enables cost effective taller towers to take advantage of stronger wind conditions at higher hub heights for the V117-3.3 MW and V126-3.3 MW turbines, increasing annual energy production and therefore revenue for customers. On a typical site with a mean wind … Continue reading A cost effective solution to increase tower height for 3 MW wind turbines to over 140m
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Vestas signs 30 MW wind energy order as part of a 207 MW framework agreement in Turkey
Vestas has signed a framework agreement to deliver 207 MW across five locations in Turkey to a joint venture between the German utility EnBW and the Turkish holding company Borusan, with the first 30 MW order firm and unconditional. The deal represents the largest customer framework agreement in the Turkish wind power market ever. … Continue reading Vestas signs 30 MW wind energy order as part of a 207 MW framework agreement in Turkey
Continue readingVestas receives 99 MW wind power order in Finland
TuuliWatti Oy has placed a 99MW order with Vestas for two projects in Finland using V126-3.3 MW turbines and the new Large Diameter Steel Tower technology. Vestas has received its largest ever order in Finland with a 99 MW order from leading Finnish developer TuuliWatti Oy. The order consists of two projects utilising V126-3.3 MW … Continue reading Vestas receives 99 MW wind power order in Finland
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Vestas announces intended consolidation of offices in Aarhus
Vestas’ new corporate strategy “Profitable Growth for Vestas,” presented as part of the disclosure of the 2013 annual results on February 4th, entails a detailed plan for the company to further build on the successful turnaround and continuously increase profitability. One of the strategic objectives in “Profitable Growth for Vestas” is to “Improve Operational Excellence,” … Continue reading Vestas announces intended consolidation of offices in Aarhus
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Vestas and EP Global Energy join forces to provide wind energy solutions in Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries
As part of the Wind for Prosperity program, Vestas and EP Global Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding today on bringing wind energy solutions to remote communities in the Middle East. With today’s agreement, Jordan is set to become the first country in the Middle East and the second country globally to host a … Continue reading Vestas and EP Global Energy join forces to provide wind energy solutions in Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries
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