11:18 - 06 Mar 2015
Vestas receives 50 MW order for wind power plant in Germany
CPC Germania orders 15 units of the V112-3.3 MW turbine for the Hüselitz wind project in eastern Germany.
Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for the Hüselitz wind power plant in eastern Germany that includes an option for an additional 19 turbines. Hüselitz will be located in Saxony-Anhalt. Turbine delivery is expected to start in the third quarter of 2015, with commissioning expected for the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016.
The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of the turbines, along with a VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution and a 15-year full-scope service agreement (AOM 5000).
"For more than 15 years, Vestas has been an important partner for CPC Germania when it comes to successful wind energy projects in Europe. Driving product innovation and solid partnership throughout the entire process as well as ensuring reliable product lifecycles and a corporate culture that supports the collaboration with medium-sized enterprises is key to us", states Markus Tacke, CEO of CPC Germania.
"Vestas looks forward to building on its long-term partnership with CPC Germania and to bringing the Hüselitz project online together with them", says Dr. Christoph Vogel, President of Vestas Central Europe. "The turbines of our 3 MW platform are an optimal choice, providing proven technology and low cost of energy - both of which support our customer's business case".
About Vestas
Every single day, Vestas wind turbines deliver clean energy that supports the global fight against climate change. Wind power from Vestas' more than 53,700 wind turbines currently reduces carbon emissions by over 60 million tons of CO2 every year, while at the same time building energy security and independence. Vestas has delivered wind energy in 73 countries, providing jobs for around 19,700 passionate people at our service and project sites, research facilities, factories and offices all over the world. With 52 per cent more megawatts installed than our closest competitor and more than 66 GW of cumulative installed capacity worldwide, Vestas is the world leader in wind energy.
The headquarters of Vestas Central Europe is located in Hamburg, Germany. The business unit is responsible for the sales and marketing of wind power systems as well as for the installation and operation of wind power plants in Germany, Benelux, Austria, Russia, Eastern Europe and Southern and Eastern Africa.
Vestas entered the German market in 1986. Since then, the company has delivered more than 6,900 turbines representing a total capacity of about 10,000 MW to this key market. Today, Vestas has a market share of about 24 per cent. Vestas' full wind energy value chain is represented in Germany; R&D, production, sales locations and a unique service infrastructure as well as business unit headquarters. Vestas employs around 2,000 people in Germany.
We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels:
For more information, please contact:
Christina Buttler, Communication Partner Central & Northern Europe
Tel: +49 40 46778 5153
Mobile: +49 (0) 160 90141736
Email: [email protected]
Download the press release (PDF) here