MHI Vestas Offshore Wind selected as preferred supplier for 252 MW project in the German North Sea

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has won a competitive tender process and has been nominated to supply V164-8.0 MW turbines for the 252 MW Deutsche Bucht project in the German North Sea. The project is owned by British Wind Energy and underlines the growing presence of MHI Vestas in the German market. The preferred supplier award includes a 15-year full scope service package, maximising the power production on site.

Albert Jochems, CEO of Deutsche Bucht said: “We are pleased with the process and the outcome of this tender for the wind turbine package and to appoint MHI Vestas Offshore Wind as the preferred supplier. We have seen keen interest by the wider industry in the Deutsche Bucht project owing to it being one of the few remaining projects in Europe with a grid connection, permit and a feed in tariff without the need to participate in an auction. We look forward to working closely with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and our other partners to make every success of this exciting project”.

Jens Tommerup, CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind said: “Being nominated for our second project in Germany underlines the strength of the V164-8.0 MW as a competitive turbine for the market, where distance from the coast and deeper waters demands a larger and more powerful machine. Furthermore, our long term full scope service offering will ensure maximised output at the site, optimising the business case for British Wind Energy and making offshore wind power even more affordable.”

About the Deutsche Bucht project

• Name: OWF Deutsche Bucht 
• Awarded output: 252 MW
• Turbines: V164-8.0 MW
• Expected installation year: 2019
• Location: German North Sea
• Distance from coast: Approx. 95 km
• Service contract: 15 year full scope service contract with an energy based guarantee