The order is for 109 turbines of the V82 – 1.65 MW type , and is bound for the United States.
Renewables, a global developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects. E.ON Climate & Renewables is a global market unit of E.ON AG which entered the North American market through the acquisition of Airtricity North America.The order comprises supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a five-year service and maintenance agreement.
It is expected that the turbines will be delivered starting at the end of 2008 and into the first quarter of 2009.
“With this order, we are further developing Vestas' existing working relationship with E.ON in Europe. We are extremely pleased that we are now continuing this working relationship in the USA,” said Jens Søby, President of Vestas Americas A/S. “In 2007, the USA was the world's largest annual market for wind power and this order supports our positive expectations for the futurdevelopment of the country's great wind resources.”
”We are very pleased to be working with Vestas on this project; the V82-1.65 MW is a machine with a strong track record and is a good addition to our portfolio,” said Declan Flanagan, CEO North America for E.ON Climate & Renewables.
For additional information:
http://www.vestas.com/files//Filer/EN/Investor/Company_announcements/2008/080303-MFKUK-17.pdf
