Vestas secures 108MW wind turbine order in Romania

Danish wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems has secured a contract to supply wind turbines totaling 108MW to the Crucea North wind power plant in Romania.

The plant, which is being developed by Crucea Wind Farm SRL/STEAG, is expected to be commissioned by December 2014.

Under the contract, Vestas will deliver its 36x V112.3MW wind turbines for the project in April 2014.

The scope of the contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of the turbines, a VestasOnline Business SCADA system and a ten year active management output 4000 service agreement.

STEAG board of management member Ralf Gilgen said that the negotiations with Vestas for one of STEAG’s biggest projects in wind energy have been efficient and focused.

"We expect this to be the starting point for a successful strategic partnership in the development and realisation of international wind energy projects," Gilgen added.

The plant is expected to generate electricity over 300GWh per year and oncecomplete, it will power nearly 550,000 households in Romania.

Vestas Central Europe president Thomas Richterich said that the company is pleased to receive the Crucea North order from its valued customer Crucea Wind Farm/STEAG.

"This wind energy project marks another important milestone in further developing the Romanian wind market, and we are happy to support our customer’s business case with our 30 years of wind energy experience and efficient wind energy solutions," Richterich added.

"With this order Vestas reinforces its market leading position in the Romanian market having the strongest local presence and the largest operational fleet."

Image: 36 V112-3.0 MW turbines ordered for the Crucea North wind project. Photo: Courtesy of Vestas.

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Vestas wins 108 MW order for one of the largest wind power plants in Romania

With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 44 of 10 October 2013, Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for 108 MW from S.C. Crucea Wind Farm S.R.L. / STEAG GmbH for the wind power plant Crucea North, located in the Constanta county in the province of Dobrogea.

The order includes supply, installation and commissioning of the turbines, along with a VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution as well as a 10-year full-scope service agreement (AOM 4000). Delivery is planned to start in April 2014 and commissioning is expected to be completed by December 2014.

The Crucea North wind power plant is one of the largest in Romania and represents a step forward in the development of Vestas’ relationship with one of the key players in wind energy in Europe.

"The negotiations with Vestas for one of STEAG’s biggest projects in wind energy have been efficient and focused," states Dr. Ralf Gilgen, member of the Board of Management of STEAG GmbH. "We expect this to be the starting point for a successful strategic partnership in the development and realisation of international wind energy projects."

"We are pleased to receive the Crucea North order from our valued customer Crucea Wind Farm S.R.L. / STEAG GmbH. This wind energy project marks another important milestone in further developing the Romanian wind market, and we are happy to support our customer’s business case with our 30 years of wind energy experience and efficient wind energy solutions," says Thomas Richterich, President of Vestas Central Europe. "With this order Vestas reinforces its market leading position in the Romanian market having the strongest local presence and the largest operational fleet."

The wind project totalling 108 MW will be a key contributor to Romania’s ambitious targets as detailed in its National Renewable Energy Action Plan. The 36 V112.3.0 MW wind turbines will produce more than 300 GWh per year, which corresponds to an annual saving of almost 124,000 tons of CO2 emissions. Furthermore, it will provide enough electricity to cover the residential electricity consumption of more than 550,000 persons in Romania.

As of 30 June 2013, Vestas has delivered 654 V112-3.0 MW turbines worldwide representing a total capacity of more than 1.9 GW, and has received more than 4.5 GW of firm orders for this model.