Vestas receives 79 MW order in Sweden

With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 36/2014 of 30 September 2014, Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 24 V112-3.3 MW turbines including Vestas De-icing System (VDS) for a wind power project in Sweden. The wind power plant Fäbodliden, with a total capacity of 79.2 MW, will be installed in Västerbotten. Turbine delivery is planned to begin in the third quarter of 2015 with commissioning expected in the fourth quarter of 2015.

The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of the 24 V112-3.3 MW turbines, along with a VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution and a three-year full-scope service agreement (AOM 4000).

“Today’s order with Fred. Olsen Renewables constitutes another milestone for Vestas in the Swedish market. We look forward to the execution phase of the project,” says Klaus Steen Mortensen, President of Vestas Northern Europe, who notes further, “The Vestas De-icing System is proving to be a popular option for projects in cold climates.”