Vestas Announces South African Order of 108 MW - reNews - Renewable Energy News

Vestas Announces South African Order of 108 MW – reNews – Renewable Energy News

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Published on 20/12/2023 at 13:14

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Supply and Installation of 24 V136-4.5MW Wind Turbines by Independent Power Producer. Witberg Wind Farm. Active Output Management 5000 Contract.

The company Red Rocket placed an order for turbines with Vestas for the Witberg Wind Farm, located in South Africa, and the contract includes the supply and installation of 24 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) contract. Red Rocket’s CEO, Matteo Brambilla, stated that ‘this project will be the largest privately owned wind farm built in South Africa to date and will significantly contribute to the region’s energy landscape’. He also emphasized the importance of the partnership with Vestas for the success of the venture.

Vestas, known as a renowned wid turbine manufacturer, was praised by the company’s CEO for its versatility and contribution to the country’s energy transition. The delivery of the turbines is scheduled for the second half of 2024, and commissioning is expected in the first quarter of 2025, reinforcing Vestas‘ commitment to sustainable development and renewable energy.

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Vestas, independent power producer, signed a contract with the Witberg Wind Farm to provide wind turbines and maintenance services. The Active Output Management 5000 contract established by Vestas with the park’s private buyer ensures the generation of high-performance renewable energy.

The CEO of Vestas expressed satisfaction with the financial closure of the contract, highlighting the importance of the partnership with the Witberg Wind Farm. Vestas, known as one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, reinforces its commitment to expanding the use of clean and renewable energy.

With a history of success in wind energy projects, Vestas has solidified its position in the market as a leader in wind turbine manufacturing. The contract with the Witberg Wind Farm represents another milestone in Vestas’s path of excellence, reinforcing its role in the global transition to a more sustainable energy matrix.

The partnership between Vestas and the Witberg Wind Farm is an example of how the renewable energy industry is expanding and strengthening, ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable future for generations to come. Vestas, as a renowned international wind turbine manufacturer, is at the forefront of this transformation, contributing significantly to the reduction of carbon emissions and the preservation of the environment.

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