Vestas receives 49 MW order for Kiyú wind power plant in Uruguay, strengthening its market-leading position

The order has been placed by Taxway S.A., fully owned by Spain-based Grupo Cobra.

The 49 MW contract comprises delivery, installation and commissioning of the turbines as well as a five-year service agreement (AOM 4000), which guarantees turbine availability. This service option includes the VestasOnline® surveillance system to remotely control and monitor the turbines as well as enable Vestas to carry out predictive maintenance so the turbines are operational for the maximum amount of time.

Once installed, the Kiyú wind power plant will have an estimated annual production of approximately 187,000 MWh, generating green electricity for more than 170,000 people in Uruguay, roughly five per cent of the country’s population.

Marco Graziano, President of Vestas Mediterranean says: “With this project Vestas further consolidates its leadership in the Uruguayan market and further strengthens its position in the whole of Latin America. He continues: “We look forward to continue strengthening the collaboration with Grupo Cobra in this and future projects.”

As of 30 June 2014, Vestas has delivered 1,280 units of V112-3.0/3.3 MW turbines worldwide representing a total capacity of 3,867 MW.