Vestas Joins Restart of South African Wind Market

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Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas an order for the 148 MW South African Oyster Bay project. It marks a very positive re-start of the South African wind market and follows a 294 MW order for two other projects in South Africa, taking Vestas’ total announced order intake from the latest auction to 441 MW.

The wind project is located in Oyster Bay in the Eastern Cape province and will host 41 V117-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode at a 91,5-meter hub height. Vestas Southern Africa will deliver local content and job creation by procuring locally produced towers, ensure skills development at project sites and support social economic development initiatives in the regions. “The closing of auction round four is a significant milestone in the... ... More: Official Press Release Vestas

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