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Danish manufacturer beats competitors to become preferred supplier for UK offshore wind farm. The Norfolk Vanguard complex will have 1,4 GW phases.
Vestas has consolidated its position as a leader by winning one of the UK's largest offshore turbine contracts for Vattenfall's 2.800 MW Norfolk Vanguard complex located in the east of England. The Danish manufacturer is about to be confirmed as the Swedish developer's preferred supplier, beating competitors Siemens Gamesa and GE in negotiations, according to sources. Vestas will supply its V236-15.0MW platform (shown at the Osterild test site) for the 1,4 GW East and 1,4 GW West phases of the North Sea project. Both projects are expected to have around 92 turbines each. Installation is expected to start around 2027 to align with the delivery of foundations from SeAH Wind, which has been awarded a £900 million contract to manufacture monopiles at its North Sea.
The announcement is a blow to Siemens Gamesa, which had been named preferred supplier in 2021 for the entire Norfolk development, including the now-stalled 1,4 GW Boreas project. Vattenfall decided to return to the market after deciding not to bid for Vanguard in this year's AR5. Among ongoing discussions between the developer and Vestas are UK manufacturing and sorting options, according to sources. Vestas, a Danish manufacturer, is at the forefront of this major project in the wind energy sector.
Vestas: Danish manufacturer is a pioneer in conquering the offshore market
Vestas, the Danish wind turbine manufacturer, is consolidating its position as preferred supplier of turbines for the Norfolk Vanguard complex, in North Sea. The company has just announced the delivery of foundations for the 1,4 GW East phases and the final turbine contract for the 1,4 GW Boreas development.
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The final investment decision for the Norfolk Vanguard project was made after the company won the 6th Contracts for Difference Allocation Round. Vestas demonstrated its commitment to the offshore market by deciding not to bid on other projects, focusing instead on developing the Norfolk Vanguard complex.
Vestas has been a leader in the offshore market, and its expertise and technology are critical to supporting the continued growth of offshore wind energy. The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability places it in a unique position to lead the market and ensure the success of the projects in which it is involved. With the delivery of foundations and the final turbine contract for the Norfolk Vanguard complex, Vestas is once again demonstrating its commitment to the offshore market and its ability to offer efficient and reliable solutions for the renewable energy sector.
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