Turbine delivery is expected by the second half of 2024 and commissioning is planned for the first quarter of 2025. Vestas currently leads the South African wind power market with over 1.4 GW of installed and under construction capacity.
“Red Rocket recently affirmed its position as a leading Independent Power Producer in South Africa by successfully achieving financial close for the Witberg Wind Farm, located in the Western Cape with a 108 MW nameplate capacity” said CEO of Red Rocket, Matteo Brambilla. “This project will be the largest private wind farm constructed in South Africa to date, and it will contribute significantly to South Africa's energy landscape. The private off-taker for this venture is Sibanye Stillwater. For this historic project, we are partnering with Vestas and believe that renewable energy, such as wind power, is the key to a sustainable and greener future for the region.”
In other news, Vestas and Vattenfall have signed a 1.4 GW preferred supplier agreement for a UK offshore wind project and exclusivity agreements for 2.8 GW for two other UK projects. The agreements follow the UK Government’s announcement late last year concerning the parameters for the next Contracts for Difference Auction round.
The preferred supplier agreement (PSA) is for the 1,380 MW Norfolk Vanguard West project, comprising 92 of Vestas’ V236-15 MW offshore wind turbine.
Vattenfall and Vestas have further signed exclusivity agreements for the Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Boreas projects with a total installed capacity of 2,760 MW. The two latter projects will potentially feature up to 184 V236-15 MW turbines. Once installed, the agreements also include that Vestas will service the projects under long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) service contracts. The agreements are another step forward for what will be one of the largest offshore wind zones in the world, with a capacity to power over 4 million UK homes.
“Vattenfall and Vestas’ shared purpose and values form a great foundation for a long and strong partnership within offshore wind, and it is an immense pleasure to sign and announce these agreements said Henrik Andersen, CEO and President Vestas. “The agreements are the result of close and positive negotiations between two partners as well as the positive changes the UK Government has announced for next year’s auction. By listening to industry concerns, the UK Government has positioned the UK for success within the offshore wind industry. I want to thank the UK Government for its regained leadership and everyone at team Vattenfall and team Vestas for making today’s announcement possible.”
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