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Vestas wins order for US repowering project
Official Press Release Vestas:
Vestas partners with Vitol Wind on a 240 MW repowering project in the USA
Vestas has received a 240 MW order to repower the Big Sky Wind project in Illinois, U.S., owned by Vitol Wind, marking the first cooperation between Vestas and Vitol Wind.
The order consists of 104 V120-2.2 MW turbines and five V110-2.0 MW turbines in 2.2 MW operating mode, which will replace the project’s current technology of 109 Suzlon S88-2.1 MW turbines. "We are thrilled to partner with Vitol Wind on their first large wind project in the U.S. as they continue to grow their global portfolio.” said Laura Beane, President of Vestas North America. “Repowering wind projects offers an optimal solution for asset owners of aging fleets by extending the production lifespan of the project while decreasing costs. With the new Vestas technology, the... ... More: Official Press Release Vestas
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