Vestas has confirmed industry reports that it has signed on as
supplier for an offshore project in the UK which has the potential to be
up to 970 MW. Vestas confirmed the reports on its website, stating that MHI Vestas
Offshore Wind had been “appointed preferred supplier for an offshore
project.”
Specifically, Navitus Bay Development Limited will receive up to 970
MW worth of the Vestas V164-8.0 turbines, in a contract that Bloomberg New Energy Finance suggests may be worth an estimated £1.6 billion, or $2.5 billion. The Navitus Bay Wind Farm is a proposed 970 MW wind farm set to be
developed off the Dorset and Hampshire coasts, in the southwest of
England. The project is a 50-50 joint project between Eneco Wind UK and
EDF Energy Renewables, and is set to have its development consent
application approved or denied in September.
In addition to this news, the nearby Isle of Wight will manufacture the blades for the project. “We are determined to maximise the economic benefits of the project
across the South Coast so it is fantastic news that the turbine blades
for the MHI Vestas turbine will be manufactured on the Isle of Wight,”
said Mike Unsworth, Project Director of Navitus Bay. “Its factory in
Newport looks set for a great future and Navitus Bay would represent a
substantial addition to its order book. This would help to safeguard the
200 jobs being created to supply offshore wind projects in the UK.
Having suppliers close to the proposed site will also cut down on
transport and builds local expertise which will benefit the project and
the region.”
http://cleantechnica.com/2015/05/22/vestas-confirms-order-worth-970-mw-2-5-billion/