Romania - EDP Renováveis contracts Vestas for 76 wind generators for two wind farms

EDP Renováveis (EDPR), renewable energy company pertaining to the Portuguese EDP-Energías Group, has contracted Vestas for a total of 76 wind generators for wind energy projects in Romania. The contract covers the supply and installation of V90-3.0 MW turbines, the VestasOnline Business SCADA solution, and a five-year agreement for the supply of services.

The wind generators will be installed from late 2009 and throughout 2010. This contract allows EDPR to progress in the execution of its Romanian network, in line with the decision it made to enter this market in October 2008. These projects cover the annual electric power needs for approximately 97,000 homes and, from an environmental viewpoint, will prevent the emission of more than 392,100 tons of CO2 per year.

For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net